Community

An eight-foot steel flame has been installed atop a granite monument at Lima’s Veterans Memorial Grove, symbolizing an eternal tribute to those who served. A dedicatio… Read moreVeterans Memorial Grove nears completion with installation of symbolic flame

The City of Lima is expanding its “Walking the Wards” program into monthly ward-based meetings to improve communication with residents. The first event will take place… Read moreCity of Lima enhances community engagement with ward-based events

The Lima Festival and Amphitheater Alliance has launched as a nonprofit to oversee programming and events at the Greater Lima Region Amphitheater. The group plans to b… Read moreLima Festival and Amphitheater Alliance plans busy season of entertainment

Second graders at Liberty Arts Magnet are turning their career dreams into dance with the help of an artist-in-residence. Their performances will be showcased in a fre… Read moreSecond graders choreograph dream-themed dance for public performance

Early voting has begun in Ohio for the May primary, with officials expecting low turnout due to a limited ballot. Voters can cast ballots early in person or by absente… Read moreAllen County election officials prepare for quiet start to early voting

The City of Lima is accepting applications for its Gen-Next Youth Employment Program, a paid summer internship for people ages 16 to 24. The program connects participa… Read moreGenNext program connects Lima youth with summer job opportunities

Google officials say a new $500 million data center in Lima-Allen County will bring jobs and economic growth to the region. The company also pledged community investme… Read moreGoogle details $500M Lima data center, promises jobs and community investment

The Lima Sister Cities Association will host its annual Cherry Blossom Festival to celebrate its partnership with Harima-cho, Japan. The event will feature cultural pe… Read moreCherry Blossom Festival returns with culture, music and community spirit

The “Bridging the Gap” health and wellness expo will bring dozens of organizations together at Lima Senior High School to promote health equity and community resources… Read moreFree health expo at Lima Senior High School offers screenings, resources

Lima officials will use feedback from nearly 500 residents who completed a community needs survey to guide federal funding decisions. Applications for HUD Community De… Read moreResidents’ feedback shapes Lima’s community development spending

The Ottawa River Coalition held its annual Good Friday fish fry, its only fundraiser, to support environmental programs and river cleanup efforts. Organizers credited … Read moreOttawa River Coalition hooks support with annual Good Friday fish fry