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Lima children learning from GenNext camp
Jul. 17—LIMA — Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith visited GenNext campers at Bradfield Community Center Wednesday and said the camp is an important way to show local students how their education relates to real careers they can acquire in their hometown. The camp is part of a campaign by the office of U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), in partnership with Smith and other Ohio mayors to expose children ...
Verizon stores distribute backpacks in Lima
LIMA — Lima-area Verizon Wireless stores will give away free backpacks at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 28. Participating stores include 2320 Harding Highway, 2050 Allentown Road, 368 N. Main St., 480 Fortman Drive and 1280 Bellefontaine St. Suite 2 in Lima.
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.
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.
Space enthusiasts and festival lovers converge on Wapakoneta for the 2024 Summer Moon Fest
WAPAKONETA, OH (WLIO) - This weekend, the Armstrong Air & Space Museum in Wapakoneta is set to commemorate the 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 with the Summer Moon Festival. Pearl Lewandowski has more on this weekend's events. Earlier this year, visitors from all over the world came to Wapakoneta to...
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.
Baker sworn in as Lima's police chief
Jul. 17—LIMA — Incoming Lima Police Chief Jim Baker said the city has had challenges, but the community can overcome them together. Outgoing Chief Angel Cortes said he will still serve as chief for another 10 days, but Wednesday's swearing-in ceremony made him feel confident he would leave the position in good hands. "I don't think we're going to suffer at all," he said. "We're just going to ...
Tuesday afternoon fire destroys Amanda Township barn
Jul. 17—AMERICAN TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from six area departments battled a barn fire Tuesday afternoon west of Lima that ultimately left the structure completely destroyed. According to Doug Lowry, chief of Spencerville's Invincible Fire Company, his department received a call at 3 p.m. Tuesday of a fire at 890 S. Grubb Road in Amanda Township. Lowry said the structure was completely ...
Man films underage girl at YMCA in Waterville, witness says
WATERVILLE, Ohio (WTVG) - If you see something, say something. That is exactly what a Waterville resident, who asked us not to use his name, did on July 3, when he says he noticed another member at the Anthony Wayne Community YMCA filming a minor who was working out at the gym.
What we can VERIFY about the Maumee sewer line connections ordinance
MAUMEE, Ohio — Since it became a law on June 17, residents in Maumee have been raising questions and concerns about ordinance 20-2024, both online and in-person, to city officials about what it means for their wallets and futures. One of the hot-button questions has been "Do I have...
Petition with over 4K signatures presented to city leaders; local groups demand action following OIS
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A local organization was at the Dayton city commission meeting Wednesday night, seeking answers after an officer shot and killed a 16-year-old back in June. Ohio Families Unite Against Police Brutality brought a petition with over 4,000 signatures to Dayton City Council. The group demands several actions including the turning over […]
Billy's Restaurant in Fremont has a new owner, and a familiar face as manager
Billy’s Restaurant, serving customers for more than 35 years, has a new owner. After facing some challenges in the past two years, the restaurant at 413 W. State St. in Fremont has undergone a change in ownership and management. The new owner has brought in some familiar faces to create a fresh start. ...
Fremont business owner wrongly arrested
FREMONT, Ohio (WTVG) - A Fremont business owner was arrested and taken to jail in a case of mistaken identity Friday. The Fremont Police Department has launched an internal investigation. Body cam video shows Fremont police officers going into Darnell McCloud’s restaurant and arresting him. “I have some bad...
11 Investigates: Owners of rundown mobile home park near downtown have not made a tax payment since 2022 purchase
TOLEDO, Ohio — The owners of a rundown, dilapidated mobile home park within sight of downtown have not made a tax payment to the county since purchasing the property in 2022. On Wednesday, days after 11 Investigates highlighted multiple issues at Riverside Mobile Home Estates, a judge vacated his...
Four US Automation Companies Unite Under One Brand - HAHN Automation Group US
The HAHN Automation Group US is bringing the power of four well-known automation companies - Invotec, HAHN Automation, REI Automation, and HAHN Plastics - together. MIAMISBURG, OH / ACCESSWIRE / July 16, 2024 / This transition signifies more than just a merger. With 30+ years in business, it marks the beginning of a unified approach in the US as well as the group's 22 global locations.
Slow progress halted by roof issue at former Great Eastern shopping center
Northwood city officials continue to try to stop work on a shopping center from going south. At the July 11 council meeting, Administrator Kevin Laughlin said there seems to be crisis after crisis at the former Great Eastern shopping center on Woodville Road, which has been in disrepair for years. On July 5, Zoning Inspector Amy Stribny called him and told him the roofs were missing on some of the suites in the shopping center, now called Northwood Commons, Mr. Laughlin said. “She was worried about the structural soundness of the units,” he said, adding that they contacted county building inspection. “They didn’t have building permits, they didn’t have zoning permits, anything to do the the work. And it’s not just the roofs, on several of the units, they’ve actually built walls — they’ve created office spaces and things like that without the proper authorization.”
The Fair Housing Center to Host Community Listening Sessions to Address Barriers to Fair Housing Choice
TOLEDO, OH. – The Fair Housing Center is excited to announce a series of community listening sessions aimed at identifying and addressing barriers to fair housing choice. We invite all residents and community leaders to participate in these sessions, share their experiences, and help shape the future of fair housing in our community.
Trevor Bassitt, Clearing Hurdles: From Underdog to Olympian
Bluffton native and professional track athlete Trevor Bassitt has qualified for his first-ever Olympic Games, punching his ticket to Paris in the 400m Hurdles. You can catch Part II of this story Thursday at 10 & 11.
Toledo proposes lawsuit settlement for woman who said she was hurt by police
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo woman will walk away with cash after she claims she was hurt by Toledo Police. Kaylynn Smart sued the City of Toledo after she said she was assaulted during a traffic stop. It was an incident that was caught on camera and now the city is paying up.
Live & Learn to Focus on Acute Rehab Unit
Blanchard Valley Health System will host a “Live & Learn” educational presentation on Thursday, July 25, focusing on “Acute Rehabilitation Unit at Blanchard Valley Hospital.” The presentation will provide information on the new ARU at Blanchard Valley Hospital, which provides rehabilitation care for patients recovering from stroke, trauma, and other injuries and illnesses.
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