May 14, 2024, Press Release from the Wapakoneta Area Chamber of Commerce: Wapakoneta, OH – May 14, 2024 – The Wapakoneta Area Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the City of Wapakoneta, is excited to announce the return of the beloved Party in the Park Summer Concert Series. This annual event will kick off on May 17th and promises a lively lineup of free concerts every Friday evening from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM in the picturesque Heritage Park along the historic Auglaize River.
April 12, 2024, Press Release from the United States Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Ohio: TOLEDO – Whitney Durant, AKA Soren Monroe, age 20, of Worthington, Ohio, was sentenced to two years of probation and a $2,000 dollar fine by Magistrate Judge Darrell A. Clay, after pleading guilty to one count of intentionally damaging a reproductive health care center, a violation of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act (the “FACE Act”). Durant vandalized HerChoice, a reproductive health services clinic located in Bowling Green, Ohio, because the clinic offers pregnancy counseling, free pregnancy testing and ultrasounds, but not abortion services.
The Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers to assist with their "Solar Smash Bash" on the Saturday before the eclipse. They have spots for people to help with the kids' zone and greeters at entrances, among other activities.
March 19, 2024 Press Release from the Office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost: (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and two other state attorneys general are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to establish a legal test for determining the limits of a “very broad” presidential immunity.
The Lima-Allen County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the "Solar Smash Bash" at the Greater Lima Region Park and Amphitheater the Saturday before the eclipse. With the anticipated influx of people in the region for the celestial event and for those who reside here, they wanted to provide some entertainment. There will be live music, food trucks, astronomy displays, and a special kids zone. Organizers say it will be a cosmic blast.
LIMA (WLIO) - If you're a business out there looking for after-hour activities, while searching for ways to build your business, the Lima/Alle…
Dionne Neubauer, Director of the Chamber of Commerce, will share new Chamber members; Alissa Preston with the Hancock County Convention & Visitors Bureau will note upcoming area events; Dirk Bengel with Hancock Hotel will give a solar eclipse update; Scott Cockerell with Proforma Add-A-Line will share a marketing tip; the main speaker is Tricia Valasek with Raise the Bar; Curt Croy & Andy Fisher with Hancock-Wood Electric Cooperative will share an energy update; Jim Yates with Eastman & Smith will give an Issue 2 update; and Bret Barnes with CentraComm will give an update on the After Hours Task Force.
Ambassador of the Year is a chamber member who is a cheerleader for other businesses, attending ribbon cuttings and grand openings, and being a liaison between the members and the chamber. This year's ambassador is Adah Ellerbrock.
The Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce is holding the 22nd Annual Awards Gala on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at the UNOH Event Center. Mark your calendars now and plan on joining us for this very special event. We encourage everyone to nominate businesses or individuals in as many categories as you would like. However, the same business or individual may not be selected as a finalist or recipient in more than one category.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) saw a similar volume of requests for investigations of officer-involved critical incidents (OICI) in 2023 compared to last year, according to data released today by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. Local law enforcement agencies requested BCI to investigate 58 OICIs in 2023, one fewer than in 2022. Under AG Yost’s leadership, BCI has investigated over 260 officer-involved critical incidents since 2019.
