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Cenovus Shuts Unit at 183,000-BPD Refinery in Lima, Ohio
Cenovus Energy shut down a unit at its 183,000-barrel-per-day (bpd) refinery in Lima, Ohio, on Tuesday, the company said. “Lima Refining Company is responding to an issue at its facility,” a Cenovus spokesperson said, without giving a reason for the shutdown.“As the Refinery responds, community members will see larger than normal flaring as part of our normal shutdown procedures,” the spokesperson said.
Lima doctor warns of whooping cough
LIMA — A Lima family doctor is urging residents to check their pertussis vaccination status, as health officials are reporting an uptick in whooping cough cases. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a respiratory illness that causes cold-like symptoms and a cough that can linger for months. The...
Habitat for Humanity of Findlay/Hancock County raises the walls for 2 new homes
FINDLAY, OH (WLIO) - Two Findlay families are closer than ever to making their homeowner dreams a reality!. Habitat for Humanity of Findlay/Hancock County raised the walls for homes numbers 60 and 61 for the Butler and McMaster Families. The walls raised will eventually become 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom, 1100-square-foot houses that will be constructed in just 10 weeks. At the ceremony, we talked with the McMaster family about the excitement and emotions they are feeling about seeing their home being built.
Dot’s Pet Center plans grand reopening in Lima
LIMA — Dot’s Pet Store, which closed in March, is celebrating its grand reopening to the public Sunday, Aug. 11 under new ownership and in a new location. The store offers an array of materials and supplies, as well as an assortment of small animals including kittens, reptiles and fish.
Second Saturday event at Swiss Community Historical Society to highlight garden and house
July 27, 2024, Press Release from the Swiss Community Historical Society: The Swiss Community Historical Society of Bluffton and Pandora will hold its final Second Saturday event of the summer on August 10, at the Schumacher Homestead, located at 8350 Bixel Road, Bluffton. Open hours are between 1-4 p.m. Visitors...
Pool laid out at aquatic center
Jul. 30—LIMA — A lot of things can go wrong with building a public aquatic center. Partnerships can get strained, the location might not work out and community input can get ignored, but judging by the progress Lima has made on its community aquatic center, it might have avoided all of these potential pitfalls. "Getting these two pieces of the puzzle completed opens out a tremendous amount of ...
Mayor Smith talks about progress in making Lima safer
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Lima's mayor gave an update on her administration's work in several areas, including public safety. The City of Lima currently dedicates more than half of its annual budget to safety services. In the first half of the year, nine police officers and five firefighters were hired. Smith's administration has also been involved in securing raises for the Lima Police Department and allowing lateral hires to help bring even more new officers to Lima. She says policy changes aimed at strengthening safety services have been going on since 2021 and appear to be showing positive results.
Final "First Friday" event for 2024 to show appreciation for Lima's first responders
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Downtown Lima Inc. is inviting people to come to the town square for their final First Friday of the summer. On the night of August 2, they are saluting first responders and have a lot of activities surrounding the women and men who serve and protect the city and county every day. The First Friday events not only showcase some of the businesses in downtown Lima but have a lot of fun activities for families to enjoy.
Ohio Rural Health Association holds conference in Ada
ADA, OH (WLIO) - The Ohio Rural Health Association held its annual conference on Tuesday in Ada. The two-day Ohio Rural Health event aimed to educate and engage attendees on issues such as billing, telehealth, human trafficking, and much more from the USDA and federal government. A panel discussion featuring three women leaders from different areas talked about their different journeys to find "Superpowers to Success."
Downtown Lima hosting First Friday event for August downtown
LIMA — Downtown Lima will be play host to its First Fridays event from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2 at Town Square in downtown Lima. This will be the last event of the year. Cricket Rodriguez, executive director of Downtown Lima, Inc., explained how much of the evening would go.
Assistance available for cooling costs
LIMA — The Area Agency on Aging 3 reminds area residents that through Sept. 30, income-eligible families can receive assistance in paying their electric bill, purchasing an air conditioner or fan or repairing their central air conditioning unit through the Ohio Department of Development’s Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program.
Mayor’s GenNext Workforce Development Program 2024 Outcomes
July 30, 2024, Press Release from the City of Lima: The Mayor’s GenNext Workforce Development Program is in its final weeks, with 11 interns gaining valuable experience through local employers. The program employs individuals ages 16 to 24 who are residents of the City of Lima and do not have a post-secondary degree. The employers for the internship program included Mercy Health, Bradfield Community Center, We Care Too, Woof Boom Radio Station, ArtSpace/Lima, and the City of Lima.
Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Holding Fresh Brewed Business Event with Speaker Jason Duff
The Findlay∙Hancock County Chamber of Commerce will host Fresh Brewed Business on Tuesday, August 6th from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts. There will be a variety of speakers at the event with the main speaker being Jason Duff with Small Nation.
Chief Joe Kitchen Inaugurated as 95th Chiefs’ Association President
July 31, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Fire Chiefs' Association: Columbus –Joe Kitchen, Fire Chief with the Bath Township Fire Department, was sworn in last Wednesday as the 95th president of the Ohio Fire Chiefs Association (OFCA), the state’s premier organization for fire service leaders. At his inauguration, Chief Kitchen pledged to do his very best to represent the Association and Ohio’s fire service to the best of his ability.
Mayor Smith updates Lima Rotary on efforts to improve housing such as 3D printing homes in city
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The mayor of Lima gave the Rotary Club an update on the city government's accomplishments over the last six months. Mayor Sharetta Smith explained to Rotarians Monday afternoon how her office has been working towards improving the local economy and quality of life. One of Smith's main areas of focus is handling the lack of safe and affordable housing. There are grant programs available to help both homeowners and landlords improve their properties.
GenNext interns share their stories
LIMA — A’Niya James said interning for We Care Too Daycare through the GenNext Workforce Development Program is helping her get better at her other job. Mayor Sharetta Smith celebrated the program at Wednesday’s press conference, noting James and 10 other interns, ages 16 through 24, gained work experience from local employers.
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