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The Lima Fire Department welcomes five new firefighters
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The Lima Fire Department is building up its ranks as five new firefighters were sworn in. Mayor Sharetta Smith doing the honors as family and friends watch their loved ones take the oath to a career with the Lima Fire Department. Sworn in were Matthew Baker, Taryn Hutchinson, Levi Probst, Jacob Schwarzman, and Alex Walker. These firefighters are the first to finish a probationary year of service before being sworn in. Chief Andy Heffner says this is a new process he believes will benefit the department.
OSU Lima holds Rapid Registration Day to get students set for fall semester
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Ohio State Lima is welcoming students back for the upcoming fall semester. The campus held its rapid registration event for future Buckeyes looking to begin their classes in the fall. The event is a quick and easy way for students to come on campus, ask questions, and apply for their courses. Student recruitment officials say that the rapid registration applications will be open till the 30th before closing for the semester.
OSU Lima holds annual 'Field Day' on drainage tech
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Local agriculture and farming are as busy as ever this time of the year and can face many challenges along the way. The Ohio State University at Lima held their annual 'Field Day' at the Lima Regenerative Agricultural Farm on Wednesday. The focus of the field day was on farm drainage technology and water management. Sponsors for the event were on hand with helpful ways for farmers to address drainage.
Temporary office changes due to construction at the Lima Municipal Building
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Construction at the Lima Municipal Building has created some changes for offices and entry points. To enter the building, you will need to go to the far door on the east side of the building. This is normally the back entrance, but for the next three months, it will be the main entrance. There will be someone there to help you get to the tax department and 3rd-floor offices.
Ohio sales tax holiday: Which school supplies are exempt from taxes?
Watch a previous NBC4 report on Ohio’s sales tax holiday in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio’s back-to-school sales tax-free holiday, when clothes and supplies are exempt from sales taxes, kicks off next week and will run for an expanded 10 days. Starting midnight on July 30 to 11:59 p.m. on Aug. […]
Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District offers August programs
Jul. 24—LIMA — The Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District announced its open programs for August. —Crying Out Loud: At 7 p.m. Saturday, the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District will host a musical event "Crying Out Loud" at Ottawa Park Amphitheater, 2632 Ada Road, Lima. Visitors are invited to listen to hits from the '70s, '80s and '90s. —National Night Out: The Johnny Appleseed ...
How a region responded to Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ with their own book
As a tenth generation Appalachian, Ivy Brashear sees J.D. Vance’s 2016 memoir “Hillbilly Elegy” as a “really one-sided and simple view of the region.” In an effort to help broaden people’s view of Appalachia, she decided to share her own narrative as part of a collection of writings in the 2019 book, “Appalachian Reckoning: A Region Responds to Hillbilly […]
Ohio Weather Update: Spotty Showers and Pleasant Mid-70s Expected
Cleveland, OH – Ohio residents can expect a mix of sunny skies and passing clouds today, with mild temperatures in the mid-70s. The National Weather Service in Cleveland has indicated a possibility of spotty lake effect showers, particularly near the lakeshore, throughout the morning and midday. According to the...
Ohio works to remedy skilled trade shortage with incarcerated youth initiative
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio is working to remedy a shortage of skilled trade employees by providing resources for incarcerated juveniles to start careers in fields such as construction or welding once they are released. The Ohio Department of Youth Services and Department of Commerce have partnered to educate incarcerated youth about skilled trade career […]
Ohio high school girls volleyball: Key dates for the 2024 season
The high school girls volleyball season is right around the corner with the start of official practices less than a week away. It will be a new era in Ohio high school volleyball with the recent division expansion set to take place during the 2024-25 school year. Instead of four divisions, Ohio high school volleyball will now feature seven divisions during postseason play. Last year was the end of the four division era as the Ohio...
Central Ohioans discuss their unique passions
Creating art is hard, even with conventional supplies like acrylics and clay. But how about when the medium is butter: more than 2,000 pounds of it?. That was the challenge put to the artist behind the creation of the Ohio State Fair’s popular butter cow display. Steering a college...
What are the winning Powerball numbers for the $114 million jackpot on July 24, 2024? See all the prizes hit in Ohio
CLEVELAND — Although nobody won the $114 million Powerball jackpot in the latest drawing on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, the Ohio Lottery says there were plenty of other prizes hit throughout the state. Here's a list of those prizes, according to the Ohio Lottery... $200 prize: 6 winners. $100...
Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania Brace for Morning Fog and Potential Showers
Pittsburgh, PA – Morning commuters in Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania should prepare for areas of fog and the possibility of reduced visibility today. A cold front is expected to move through the region, bringing cooler temperatures and the potential for scattered showers and thunderstorms. According to the US...
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