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2 days ago | 
hometownstations.com | Stacey Cook
LIMA, OH (WLIO) – With just over a week until the Fourth of July, the Lima 4th Committee is finalizing plans for this year’s Independence Day celebration, promising a day packed with events for the entire community. The festivities will kick off with the popular Freedom 5K run and walk, which draws runners from across the region. Families can also enjoy the annual Kids Fishing Derby and Veterans Car Show, along with a variety of other activities throughout the day.
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2 days ago | 
hometownstations.com | Stacey Cook
LIMA, OH (WLIO) – After more than 30 years of service, Lima Police Chief James Baker will officially retire on Friday. Baker, who was born and raised in Lima, said he knew he wanted to serve and protect his hometown from a young age. That desire was sparked when he was handed a crossing guard badge in the sixth grade. He joined the Lima Police Department in May 1992 and has steadily moved through the ranks, introducing new and innovative programs to improve the department’s efficiency and reach.
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2 days ago | 
hometownstations.com | Stacey Cook
LIMA, OH (WLIO) – If you’ve faced challenges maintaining a healthy lifestyle and are willing to talk about them, the Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Community Health Team wants to hear from you. The team is hosting a public forum this Friday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Lima Family YMCA. The event aims to gather community input on barriers residents face when trying to access fresh foods, find a family doctor, or make other important health decisions.
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3 days ago | 
hometownstations.com | Stacey Cook
More Community NewsJohnny Appleseed Metro Parks hosts nature playgroup to get kids outside LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) – As we age, gardening may become more challenging—but that doesn’t mean it has to stop. This week’s Allen County Master Gardeners Brown Bag Series focused on practical changes older gardeners can make to stay active and comfortable in the garden.
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3 days ago | 
hometownstations.com | Stacey Cook
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) – As we age, gardening may become more challenging—but that doesn’t mean it has to stop. This week’s Allen County Master Gardeners Brown Bag Series focused on practical changes older gardeners can make to stay active and comfortable in the garden. The session highlighted ways to ease physical strain, such as using ergonomic tools or adding modifications like special handles or pipe insulation to improve grip.
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3 days ago | 
hometownstations.com | Stacey Cook
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) – Allen County Commissioners are moving forward with the potential development of approximately 345 acres of land along North Cole Street in American Township, following recent state approval of a Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) designation for the site. A data processing center known as Project BOSC is expressing interest in the land. Earlier this month, the American Township Zoning Appeals Board approved a conditional use permit for the proposed project.
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4 days ago | 
hometownstations.com | Stacey Cook
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) – Giving back to the community is what they are all about – and sometimes that effort earns a “Bingo.”The Fresh-N-Faded “Team Outreach Lima” partnered with the Allen County Council on Aging for a Big Bingo Bash. Clients from the Council on Aging’s Adult Day Care program took part in the event, with administrators saying the fellowship created through the activity was uplifting for the seniors.
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4 days ago | 
hometownstations.com | Stacey Cook
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) – Understanding your “why” instead of your “what” can make a huge difference in a child’s life. The director of the Emmy Award-winning documentary Preschool to Prison was in Lima conducting a workshop focused on breaking the pipeline from early education to incarceration. Around two dozen educators, counselors, and individuals who work with children participated in a day of exercises to explore why they do what they do to help kids.
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1 week ago | 
hometownstations.com | Stacey Cook
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) – The celebration of Juneteenth continues in downtown Lima with the opening of a new exhibit at ArtSpace Lima. Titled “Capturing the Spirit,” the exhibit features the work of three African American artists who each have a connection to Lima. The Ellen Nelson Gallery will showcase the paintings of the late Mel Hubbard of Lima. His family selected more than 20 of his pieces to be displayed.
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1 week ago | 
hometownstations.com | Stacey Cook
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) – The Allen County Children’s Garden received some much-needed tender loving care Friday morning, thanks to a team of volunteers from Rea & Associates. As part of the company’s annual Impact Day, 13 employees spent the morning assisting the Allen County Master Gardeners with various projects throughout the garden. Volunteers took on tasks such as weeding, trimming, planting, mulching, and even cleaning the garden’s gumballs and decorative piano keys.
