Jones sworn in to Lima City Council
LIMA — Lima City Council swore in new council member Thomas Jones at Monday night’s meeting.
Ohio commission awards bids to frack oil and gas under state parks, wildlife areas
COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio commission awarded bids to frack oil and gas under state parks Monday, despite statewide backlash and an ongoing investigation into possibly fraudulent support.
More than $1,000 raised at ONU Polar Plunge
ADA — Students at Ohio Northern University braved the cold for a good cause Saturday during the university’s annual Polar Plunge.
Teens invited to youth bike task force
LIMA — Allen County Public Health’s youth and pedestrian task force will meet with local youth from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, at the WheelHouse, 619 E. Elm St., Lima.
ACPH invites Bluffton to take Buckeye Park survey
BLUFFTON — A community task force in Bluffton wants public feedback as it makes improvements to Buckeye Park.
‘One final continuance’ granted in drug trafficking case
LIMA — A motion made late last week seeking a continuance in the upcoming trial of Lima resident Lashane Liles, charged with multiple felony drug trafficking and possession charges and alleged to have participated in a major drug trafficking operation in 2021, was granted Monday by Allen County Common Pleas Court Judge Jeffrey Reed.
Officials urge preparation ahead of eclipse
LIMA — As long as area residents are prepared, the total solar eclipse on April 8 will be a once-in-a-lifetime memorable event.
West Central Association of Realtors looking for sponsorships
LIMA — The West Central Association of Realtors is looking for sponsorships for more than 200 students. The WCAR will be hosting an event for high school seniors focusing on financing and the homeownership process. According to a recent press release, the organization is looking for donations to cover the costs of prizes for the event. A bronze donation of $50 will include a business’s name on the flyer and website. The silver donation of $100 will include a business’s name on the flyer, website and handouts. The gold donation of $150 will include a business’s name on the flyer, website, handout and event slide. The platinum donation of $500 will go toward students who won an essay for the event.
Housing Authority to meet
LIMA — The Allen Metropolitan Housing Authority will meet at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at its headquarters at 600 S. Main St. in Lima for a regular meeting.
LSO to perform ‘Faure and Dvorak’
LIMA — The Lima Symphony Orchestra will close out the 2023-2024 season with “Faure and Dvorak” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 6 at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center, 7 Town Square in Lima.
