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2 days ago | 
hometownstations.com | Conner Prince |Stuart Hall
DELPHOS, Ohio — Fire crews in Delphos were called to a fire in a grain dryer earlier Monday. According to fire officials, crews responded to Bunge Ag in the 200 block of South Jefferson Street around 4:40 p.m. Upon opening the dryer, they found heavy smoke coming from soybeans. Firefighters had to shovel out hundreds of soybeans before discovering the fire and working to extinguish the flames. They remained on scene for several hours. No injuries were reported.
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1 week ago | 
hometownstations.com | Conner Prince
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - The Lima chapter of Altrusa International brought the community together Saturday to watch the Kentucky Derby. As part of the fun, attendees enjoyed horse racing games, raffles and a bourbon tasting in between races. This marks the third year the group has hosted its Kentucky Derby fundraiser. Dinner was provided, and guests dressed to impress in their best sun hats and colorful attire.
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1 week ago | 
hometownstations.com | Conner Prince
WAPAKONETA, Ohio (WLIO) - Kids don’t usually run in the halls at Wapakoneta Elementary School, but Friday was an exception!Students walked and ran during the school’s annual Ronald’s Walk. Each year, students raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities, and the walk serves as the culminating event. To support the cause, students organized creative fundraisers throughout the year, including “Tattoo the Teacher,” “Pennies for Presidents,” and a bubblegum sale.
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1 week ago | 
hometownstations.com | Conner Prince
CELINA, Ohio (WLIO) - The Mercer County District Library has kicked off its first book sale of the year. Inside the library’s Book Barn in Celina, bookworms sifted through thousands of novels, children’s books and even DVDs. Proceeds from the book sale will help cover expenses for the children’s, teen and adult summer reading programs, as well as other library initiatives.
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2 weeks ago | 
hometownstations.com | Conner Prince
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - The Lima City Schools Finance Committee met Tuesday night to discuss the district’s financial future. According to Lima City Schools Treasurer Heather Sharp, the post-COVID-19 era is forcing the district to transition expenses previously covered by federal pandemic funds back into the general fund. Sharp also reported that the district has been deficit spending since fiscal year 2022.
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2 weeks ago | 
hometownstations.com | Conner Prince
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - A downtown Lima intersection will be closed Wednesday as the Downtown Streetscape construction continues. The intersection at Central Avenue and Elm Street will be closed Wednesday, April 30, as Phase 2 of construction continues. Business and property access along Central Avenue will remain open for most of the construction. Access will also be maintained during non-working hours, before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
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2 weeks ago | 
hometownstations.com | Conner Prince
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - After meeting with the Dayton Human Relations Commission, the City of Lima is now reviewing its HRC, originally established in 1974, with plans to revive it in 2025. In an effort to eliminate prejudice and discrimination, the 1974 Lima Human Relations Commission was composed of 18 members appointed by the council president. 16 of those members served four-year terms, while two served one-year terms, representing Lima Senior High School and Lima Central Catholic High School.
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2 weeks ago | 
hometownstations.com | Conner Prince
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - The man accused in the March 2024 murder of an American Township woman has had his trial postponed again. Gervens Justilien, 33, will now go to trial Aug. 12, delayed from the previously scheduled date of May 27. The postponement comes after Judge Jeffrey Reed approved of a motion for continuance requested by the state.
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2 weeks ago | 
hometownstations.com | Conner Prince
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - Lima Memorial Health System honored those dedicated individuals who have volunteered countless hours at the hospital. These milestones ranged from 250 hours to as many as 28,000 hours. At the 2025 Volunteer Recognition and Awards Banquet, dozens of Lima Memorial volunteers were recognized for achieving various milestones in volunteer hours. These milestones ranged from 250 hours to as many as 28,000 hours.
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2 weeks ago | 
hometownstations.com | Conner Prince
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - Lima Central Catholic students received a difficult but important lesson in responsible driving on Thursday. The school’s Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) team hosted a mock crash behind the building, where the student body watched first responders simulate the aftermath of a serious accident. Personnel from Lima Police, Shawnee Township Fire Department and the Ohio State Highway Patrol participated in the demonstration.
