Jacob Espinosa

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Reporter at The Lima News

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Multiple generations enjoy St. Gerard Festival

2 weeks ago | limaohio.com | Jacob Espinosa

LIMA — The St. Gerard Festival has become a generational tradition as parents who grew up attending the event are now bringing their children. Organizer Kelly Stolly said she could not be happier with the development. “I look around at the booths and I can honestly say some of these people have been working the same booths for 30 years and that’s what really makes this festival go,” she said.
Lima holds workshop for traffic program

3 weeks ago | limaohio.com | Jacob Espinosa

LIMA — Robert Friedman said he was happy the public was being given a chance to share its input at Thursday night’s Neighborhood Traffic Management Program workshop and said he hoped solutions to traffic issues came from it. The City of Lima let residents read through and share feedback on strategies such as traffic circles, raised crosswalks, awareness campaigns and high-visibility enforcement to reduce traffic issues such as speeding.
Tom, Jean Weis honored at Red Door Gala

3 weeks ago | limaohio.com | Jacob Espinosa

LIMA — Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center celebrated the art of health and some important figures in the institution’s history at its Red Door Gala Thursday night. Dr. Tom Weis called onetime patient Matthew Winkler, who was curied of rabies, living proof of the potential of medicine in the Lima area, as he accepted the Mercy Club’s award for himself and wife Jean.
St. Gerard Festival set for 45th year

3 weeks ago | limaohio.com | Jacob Espinosa

LIMA — The St. Gerard Festival is set to return for its 45th year Friday, June 6 through 8 at the church grounds, 240 W. Robb Ave., Lima. Organizer Kelly Stolly said there will be a few new things in store for this year’s event. “Everything is pretty much the same because it’s been so successful,” she said. “We have a magician/balloon guy coming in for Sunday afternoon, so that’s something new this year.
Lima, Allen County officials discuss dogs at roundtable

3 weeks ago | limaohio.com | Jacob Espinosa

LIMA — Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith said Tuesday’s roundtable with officials from Allen County and the city was not a photo opportunity. Smith, along with members of Lima City Council and the Allen County Commissioners, discussed projects they are collaborating on, including the Lima Community Aquatic Park, the recent opioid settlement and the construction of the new Allen County building, as well as reports of at-large dogs.
Munsick to return to Lima amphitheater

3 weeks ago | limaohio.com | Jacob Espinosa

LIMA — Two summers ago, Ian Munsick helped open the Greater Lima Region Park and Amphitheater. The country music singer will return with a show at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 7 at the same venue to start this summer’s concert series. “Every time you get the offer to come back to a gig, I feel like that means you did it right,” the Wyoming singer said. “I always feel honored every time we get to play outside of the Rocky Mountain region because that’s obviously where I’m from.
Lima Rotary hears updates on aquatic park

3 weeks ago | limaohio.com | Jacob Espinosa

LIMA — When the Lima Community Aquatic Park goes up, there will be no debt from construction costs, according to Mayor Sharetta Smith. Smith and Mercy Health Lima President Ronda Lehman shared this information and more at Monday’s Lima Rotary Club meeting. “I just want to remind everyone that we’re not just building a pool, we’re building a destination for families to gather and individuals to swim,” Smith said.
Maria Stein community mourns loss of church

4 weeks ago | limaohio.com | Jacob Espinosa

MARIA STEIN — The Chickasaw Fire Department said no one was injured in the fire that burned down the roof and steeple of Maria Stein’s St. John the Baptist Church on Thursday afternoon. The damage and cause of the fire is under investigation by the state fire marshal, but the community is reeling from the potential loss of a church that has stood since 1891. “It’s pretty hard to wrap your brain around, especially when you watched it happen,” Maria Stein Shrine Executive Director Mark Travis said.
Lima ranked 5th-best city in Ohio

4 weeks ago | limaohio.com | Jacob Espinosa

LIMA — With another week comes another impressive ranking for the city of Lima. U.S. News and World Report listed Lima as the fifth-best place to live in Ohio for 2025-2026 in its new index (bit.ly/4jrdD7e). “The recognition affirms what so many in our community already believe — Lima is on the rise,” Mayor Sharetta Smith said in a press release. “Since taking office in 2021, I’ve remained committed to building a thriving city for all.
Lima student speads awareness for Tourette syndrome

1 month ago | limaohio.com | Jacob Espinosa

LIMA — Lima Central Catholic student Addison Fay said standing up for awareness of Tourette syndrome meant also knowing that living with the disorder does not entirely define you. The 17-year-old junior accepted a resolution from the City of Lima at Wednesday’s mayoral press conference, recognizing May 15 through June 15 as Tourette Awareness Month.