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Mayor Smith swears in Baker as chief of the Lima Police Department
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - A 32-year veteran of the Lima Police Department is now set to take the helm. Major James Baker was sworn in by Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith Wednesday morning as Lima's newest police chief. He is replacing retiring Chief Angel Cortes. Baker's vision for the Lima Police...
Mercy Health Cancer Program Attains National Re-accreditation
July 17, 2024, Press Release from Mercy Health: LIMA, OHIO (July 17, 2024) – Mercy Health’s oncology program has received re-accreditation under the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) Accreditation Program. This program is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for patients with cancer by setting and raising standards.
Going with the flow: Municipalities' work never done with water infrastructure
Jul. 16—LIMA — It is a fundamental necessity for life itself, and in the developed world, it is largely available through a simple twist of the wrist at the facuet. While people in more remote, rural areas rely on wells for their drinking water, ensuring clean, drinkable water for those connected to municipal water systems is a multi-million dollar endeavor every year for those municipalities, ...
Christmas in July fundraiser planned to help annual Children's Hometown Holiday
WAPAKONETA, OH (WLIO) - The Children's Hometown Holiday is gearing up for another year of helping kids have a memorable holiday, but they are looking for some help. Organizers of the event say it takes around $35,000 each year to put it on. So they are holding their first-ever "Christmas in July" event next Wednesday at the Five Vine Winery just outside of Wapakoneta to help with their costs. The Children's Hometown Holiday is the first full weekend in December and is filled with events and activities at no cost to anyone who attends. But after 18 years, the costs and the number of kids continue to grow.
Students in Lima's GenNext program meet with Lima firefighters and explore lifesaving careers
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Several local students received a close-up look at life-saving careers on Wednesday. As part of the City of Lima's GenNext program, students met with Mayor Shareeta Smith and the Lima Fire Department at the Bradfield Community Center to learn more about jobs in public safety. Students checked out a Lima fire truck and were shown how firefighters and EMTs perform life-saving tasks in emergencies.
Former Wapakoneta mayor wins appeal on 2022 conviction
AUGLAIZE COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - The former Wapakoneta mayor wins his appeal for his 2022 conviction in Auglaize County Common Pleas Court. The 3rd District Court of Appeals released its opinion on the case against Tom Stinebaugh. The judges heard arguments back in September 2023 on his appeal. Stinebaugh was sentenced to 18 months in prison after a jury found him guilty of having an unlawful interest in a public contract and theft in office. However, the 3rd District Court vacated both those convictions. He was also found guilty of three counts of conflict of interest, but the appellate court did not change those decisions.
Economic Alliance Houston Port Region welcomes Michael Kloskas
Economic Alliance Houston Port Region welcomes new Director of Marketing and Communications, Michael Kloska!. At 26 years old, Michael comes from a background in sports marketing from working with the Sugar Land Space Cowboys and Houston Astros! Hailing from South Bend, Indiana, Michael attended Holy Cross College where he got his bachelor’s degree in Communications and Visual Arts, while also working in the Notre Dame Football recruiting office as a student.
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 ...
ES hosts Mosaic of Community Leadership
PIQUA — Approximately 130 nonprofit board members, executive directors, and staff from throughout the region attended the 21st annual Mosaic of Community Leadership Conference recently held at Edison State Community College’s Piqua Campus. Hosted by The Paul G. Duke Academy for Community Leadership and the Center for Leadership...
Kids adventure into music with the Lima Public Library's Summer Reading Program
CAIRO, OH (WLIO) - Local kids got a lesson in music thanks to the Lima Public Library. The summer reading program through the library held "Adventures in Music" Wednesday at the Cairo branch. Kids of all ages came to learn about different musical instruments, the sounds of music, and the history of music.
Lewis Family Mcdonald’s Hosting Backpack Giveaway
Lewis Family McDonald’s will be holding Bookbag Giveaways at various locations on Monday, July 22nd from 4:00pm until 7:00pm while supplies last. They will be giving away backpacks full of school supplies for school-aged children. They will also be collecting school supplies in their lobbies for local charities. The...
Minster bleachers coming along
MINSTER - Crews are making steady progress on a $1.25 million project involving the installation of new bleachers and construction of a new press box and entryway at Memorial Stadium. Work is on track to be completed in early August, said Minster Local Schools Superintendent Josh Meyer at Tuesday night's...
Fire Training Committee gives update
PIQUA — The Commissioners Committee on the Fire Training Facility gave their monthly report to the Piqua City Commission during its Tuesday, July 16 meeting. This special committee was established by a resolution adopted by the Piqua City Commission on Feb. 6 to create a report detailing events between 2017 and 2023 at the Fire Training Facility. During that time, the Energy Safety Response Group (ESRG) occupied the site, which burned lithium-ion batteries. In September 2023, ESRG was required to shut down operations by the city of Piqua and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Police calls
600 block of South Main Street, Lima — The theft of a motor vehicle was investigated Tuesday. 1000 block of North McDonel Street, Lima — Police responded Tuesday to a report of sex offenses. 500 block of South Metcalf Street, Lima — A theft was reported Tuesday.
Bethany Center acquires stove
PIQUA — The Bethany Center recently received a donated stove from Westminster Presbyterian Church, which replaces the center’s previous 500-pound cast iron stove that was purchased at auction in 2001. Various members of the community also donated services to move and install the newly acquired stove at the Bethany Center.
Smith to participate in Roadshow Listening Tour
LIMA — Groundwork Ohio will host the “Roadshow Listening Tour” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 at the Lima Public Library, 650 W. Market St., Lima. Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith will join Findlay Mayor Christine Muryn on the panel to discuss making the state a good place to live for young children. People can RSVP at bit.ly/467oVZ8.
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 ...
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