Area entrepreneurs compete at Pitchfest to obtain funding as they start or grow their local businesses. The competition is hosted by the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Rhodes State College, the Walter C. Potts Entrepreneur Center, and the Lima Area Chamber Foundation where up to $10,500 of funds will be awarded to the winning candidates. Entrepreneurs present their product or service to a panel of judges, and they are evaluated on how well their business plan will produce financial success in today's economy and job market. Organizers of Pitchfest hold this event to promote an avenue where small businesses can help thrive the local economy.

A working smoke alarm can be the difference between life and death when a home fire strikes. That from the American Red Cross as they prepare to canvas in the Lima area this Saturday to promote fire safety and their annual "Sound the Alarm" event. They will be in the area of the Chapter House on Collett Street, placing door hangers to inform residents that volunteers will be out Saturday, May 18th, to install smoke alarms and how to sign up for one. You will get some fire safety education information as well.

May 9, 2024, Press Release from the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost: (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced $10.25 million in three multistate settlements with the largest wireless carriers in the United States to resolve the 50 attorneys general investigations into deceptive and misleading advertising practices. Ohio is due to receive more than $478,000 under the agreements with AT&T Mobility together with Cricket Wireless, T-Mobile USA, and Verizon Wireless together with TracFone Wireless.

April 29, 2024, Press Release from the Armstrong Air & Space Museum: WAPAKONETA — The Armstrong Air & Space Museum is inviting creative minds from around the region to submit their artwork in the organization’s logo design contest for the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon. The winning design will become the official logo for the museum’s Apollo 11 anniversary celebrations and will be featured prominently on promotional materials, merchandise, and digital platforms associated with the event.

Tonight we take a look at the 2024 Woman-Owned Business of the Year Award sponsored by Huntington National Bank.

Families, couples, and solo pilots from all over the country gathered at Auglaize County's Neil Armstrong Airport to watch today's eclipse. After landing, there was also a shuttle available to take them to the Armstrong Air and Space Museum in Wapakoneta. The crowd gathered on the tarmac was a good mix of first-time eclipse viewers, eclipse chasers, and astronomers. 

April 4, 2024 Press Release by the University of Northwestern Ohio: Limaland Motorsports Park is set to begin its 89th season of racing and 27th season under the ownership of the University of Northwestern Ohio on Friday, May 3, 2024. Thirteen events make up the 2024 season, with no shortage of action for the fans.

April 2, 2024 Press Release from the City of Lima: The Spay and Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) is designed to assist Lima residents with voluntary sterilization of companion animals as a proactive approach to controlling pet overpopulation. This assistance program will give first priority to low-income residents, but all residents in need of assistance will be considered.

It was a welcoming day for the employees at Ohio offices, including Lima's, to the Enbridge company. The Canadian-based company finalized its purchase of the Ohio operations on March 7th. The Lima operation has been serving local customers for 137 years and has had many different owners over that time.

March 25, 2024 Press Release from Bluffton University: BLUFFTON, Ohio – Three senior artists from Bluffton University are showcasing their most prominent work in the Grace Albrecht Gallery of Sauder Visual Art Center. Titled, “POTS and PCs,” the exhibit opens April 2 and runs through May 4.