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1 day ago | 
hometownstations.com | Todd Cummins
ELIDA, OH (WLIO) – There’s a lot of fun and learning happening at Elida Elementary’s Summer Library Program. The Bulldogs attended Superhero Training Camp on Wednesday morning. Younger students practiced their spelling and artistic skills by making superhero capes, while older students put their creativity to the test by designing an obstacle course for superheroes to try out their abilities.
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2 days ago | 
hometownstations.com | Todd Cummins
LIMA, OH (WLIO) – Bees do it, bats do it, and even birds do it. We're talking about pollinating — and some young students are learning just how vital it is to our ecosystem. Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District is hosting a “Pollinator Party” day camp this week, introducing 5- and 6-year-old campers to the crucial role of pollinators through hands-on activities and nature hikes. The camp teaches children about the animals in our area that help plants and flowers thrive.
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2 days ago | 
hometownstations.com | Todd Cummins
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) – One of Lima’s largest and longest-running festivals is back for another year. The St. Gerard Festival, a local tradition for nearly 50 years, will kick off Friday evening, drawing crowds from across the region for a weekend of food, games, rides and music. The event begins Friday night and features beloved attractions such as the dime-to-play cake wheel and the parish’s famous chicken wings.
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4 days ago | 
hometownstations.com | Todd Cummins
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) – It's tick season, and health officials say it’s time to protect yourself and check for the tiny bloodsuckers. There are about a dozen species of ticks found in Ohio. While the blacklegged tick can be active year-round, they are most commonly found from late spring through mid-summer. Ticks can transmit diseases such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
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4 days ago | 
hometownstations.com | Todd Cummins
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WLIO) – June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and Ohio is stepping up efforts to help senior citizens protect themselves from financial exploitation. In 2024, Ohio’s Division of Securities received just over 300 scam and fraud-related complaints from older residents, a 22% increase from 2023. Most of these scams involved unknown individuals reaching out via email or text, often tied to cryptocurrency or compromised bank accounts.
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5 days ago | 
hometownstations.com | Todd Cummins
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) – More than 150 people laced up their shoes Saturday morning to run for a good cause at Lima Memorial Health System. This marks the second year for the hospital’s Milestones in Motion 5K run and walk. The event began in 2024 to commemorate Lima Memorial’s 125th anniversary, with organizers aiming to celebrate the milestone by promoting a healthy lifestyle in the community. In addition to the 5K, participants also had the option to complete a one-mile fun run.
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5 days ago | 
hometownstations.com | Todd Cummins
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) – More than 150 people laced up their shoes Saturday morning to run for a good cause at Lima Memorial Health System. This marks the second year for the hospital’s Milestones in Motion 5K run and walk. The event began in 2024 to commemorate Lima Memorial’s 125th anniversary, with organizers aiming to celebrate the milestone by promoting a healthy lifestyle in the community. In addition to the 5K, participants also had the option to complete a one-mile fun run.
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5 days ago | 
hometownstations.com | Todd Cummins
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) – The Lima Farmers Market has kicked off a new season, once again serving as a one-stop shop for fresh produce and homemade goods. This marks the second year the market is being held at the University of Northwestern Ohio’s Racer Station on Cable Road. Food trucks and local vendors lined the area, offering everything from honey and hanging baskets to soap, baked goods and other handmade items.
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6 days ago | 
hometownstations.com | Todd Cummins
CELINA, Ohio (WLIO) — A man armed with a knife refused to surrender to Celina police during a 90-minute standoff Friday morning. Dustin Ray Lawson, 39, is in the Mercer County Jail on multiple charges stemming from the incident at 525 S. Walnut St. in Celina. Officers responded to the home just before 9 a.m. for a domestic violence call. Lawson was reportedly standing in the doorway with a 10-inch knife and barricaded himself inside with a teenager when officers arrived.
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6 days ago | 
hometownstations.com | Todd Cummins
VAN WERT, Ohio (WLIO) – A Rockford man will be sentenced for murder after a Van Wert County judge denied his motion to withdraw his no contest plea. Ryan Houser, 39, lost his motion to withdraw the no contest plea he entered in March as part of a plea deal. The judge found him guilty in the 2023 death of Barbara Ganger. Houser attempted to withdraw the plea during his May sentencing hearing, where he faced a prison sentence of 15 years to life.
