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United Way of Greater Toledo Announces Backpack Blast Event
United Way of Greater Toledo, serving Lucas, Ottawa, and Wood counties, is excited to announce the Backpack Blast event to be held at the John F. Savage Arena Concourse at the University of Toledo on Thursday, August 8th from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. Nearly 40% of families in Lucas, Ottawa,...
Kohler ready to become new Allen County DD superintendent
Jul. 15—LIMA — The Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities did not have to look very far to find its next superintendent. Renee Kohler, currently the superintendent for the Auglaize County Board of DD, will assume that same position in Allen County Aug. 1, succeeding Theresa Schnipke, who will step aside after helming the board for nine years. Kohler, who met with the public during an ...
Multiple departments called in to battle a 3-alarm barn fire on Grubb Road South
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - Multiple area departments battled a third-alarm barn fire this afternoon near Williams and Bresler Lake reservoirs. According to fire personnel on scene, the call came in at 3 p.m. Tuesday for reports of a barn fire at 890 Grubb Road South, with Spencerville, American Township, Shawnee Township, Delphos, and Cridersville responding. Upon arrival, the barn was fully engulfed in intense flames, causing complete destruction of the structure, resulting in a third alarm declaration.
Lima discusses new listings with Realtors
Jul. 16—LIMA — Realtor Heather Gaus said Tuesday's Realtors open house shared great ideas to advance home ownership in the Lima community. The Lima Community Improvement Corporation held the open house to share information on 24 new homes the city is planning to build and sell in the next two years with local Realtors such as Gaus. "I did not know they were doing this, but there is a lot of ...
Stratton moves to GLR; Leis leads AEDG
Jul. 16—LIMA — Two economic development professionals took on new roles this week, with the goal of working "collaboratively toward shared goals of supporting economic, business and community development in Allen County and the surrounding region," according to a press release. Dave Stratton, the former president and CEO of Allen Economic Development Group, took on the role of president of ...
Veterans Food Pantry gets a helping hand from July 4th Veterans Cruise-in Car Show
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - The organizers of the 4th of July Veterans Cruise-in presented a check to the Veterans Food Pantry of Northwest Ohio. The donation will provide much-needed food assistance to veterans, their spouses, and active-duty service personnel. The organizers were able to raise twelve hundred dollars through donations at the Veterans Cruise-in Car Show in Faurot Park as part of the Star Spangled Spectacular, and they are happy to help those who served.
Pop-up book creator elicits laughs at Mazza Museum conference
FINDLAY — How does one make a pop-up book? They throw a bunch of paper into a machine, and voila, Matthew Reinhart joked. “Done! Easy! Give me money,” Mr. Reinhart shouted as the audience broke into fits of laughter. Mr. Reinhart — a paper engineer and the creator of best-selling blockbuster pop-up guides for Star Wars, Game of Thrones, Transformers, Frozen, and more — presented at the Mazza Museum’s 30th annual Summer Conference on Tuesday. His presentation was a fascinating trapeze act that swung between humor and earnest passion as he walked the audience through how he produces pop-up books. The University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum, which holds the world’s largest collection of original picture book art, uses its annual summer conference as a means to unite educators and book lovers to learn the behind-the-scenes of authors and illustrators.
Applicants sought for Allen Lima Leadership class
LIMA — Allen Lima Leadership is accepting applications to join the organization’s 36th annual class. The advanced leadership program meets once a month for 10 months, starting in September, with courses focusing on community awareness, personal development and the growth of the local business economy. The deadline to...
Paulding County Recycling Event THIS Saturday!
The special recycling event is almost here (July 20th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. across from the Paulding fairgrounds) and I wanted to provide some additional details. Call Shannon at 419-399-3630 with questions. 1. Upon arrival, you will see balloons. That will be your entrance as all others...
Fishing derby lures dozens to quarry
DELPHOS — Forty-seven kids with parents and grandparents in tow lined the banks of the Coon and Sportsman’s Club’s quarry for the club’s 14th annual Kids Fishing Derby Saturday. The young anglers, ages 4-12, pulled 138 fish and one turtle from the water.
Do-Rights donate to Veterans Food Pantry
The Do-Right Motorcycle Club recently donated $400 and nonperishable items to the Veterans Food Pantry in Lima. The club makes several donations a year to the pantry. The motto is: “Help Us, Help Others” (HUHO). (Photo submitted)
New charges added against Lima man charged in shooting
Jul. 16—LIMA — New charges have been filed against a Lima man charged in connection with a Jan. 12 shooting that left another male with gunshot wounds to his face and thigh. Dewayne Carter Jr. was indicted by a grand jury in June charges of felonious assault, a second-degree felony; illegal possession of a firearm in a liquor permit premises, a third-degree felony; having weapons while under ...
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