Lima fire inspector Warren Pughsley and other fire officials are reminding Ohioans that fireworks and alcohol do not mix, as impaired judgment and slower response times can lead to dangerous or even deadly consequences.
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Recently, businesses and potential restaurants have expressed interest in selling alcohol but are currently unable to do so. On Tuesday afternoon, the Ottawa Village Council unanimously voted to move forward putting the revitalization district on the ballot and to let voters decide.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - If you plan on having fun this New Year's, make sure you do so safely.
Thousands of people die each year nationwide from someone driving impaired and getting into a crash.
December 13, 2024, Press Release from the Lima-Allen County Regional Planning Commission: LIMA—The Lima-Allen County Safe Community Coalition met this morning at Mercy Health to honor its coalition members, announce the recent FY25 grant award of $46,200 from the Ohio Department of Public Safety, and discuss the importance of driving sober this winter. Twenty coalition members attended the biannual breakfast where safety advocates come together to recap safe driving campaigns, like Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. Megan Kinnear, chairperson for Lima-Allen County Safe Community Coalition, said the grant became effective Oct. 1, 2024 and runs through Sept. 30, 2025.
WAPAKONETA, OH (WLIO) - Around 400 people gathered in Wapakoneta to try the best beers and wines Ohio has to offer.
September 6, 2024, Press Release from the Department of Commerce: COLUMBUS, Ohio – In recognition of National Recovery Month, RecoveryOhio and the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Divisions of Liquor Control and Cannabis Control are encouraging Ohioans who may be struggling with addiction to alcohol and controlled substances to take advantage of available resources for treatment. Started in 1989, National Recovery Month celebrates the recovery community and the importance of evidence-based treatment and recovery practices. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 6,750 Ohioans, on average, die each year from excessive drinking. In Ohio alone, approximately 20% of adults report they binge drink, which compares to 17% in nationwide.
The festival is set for Saturday, September 21st at the Auglaize County Fairgrounds. VIP tickets are limited and must be purchased by September 6, 2024, or until sold out—so don’t wait!
August 28, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce: COLUMBUS, Ohio – The beginning of football season also means the beginning of tailgating season in parking lots across Ohio. Before gameday arrives, the Ohio Department of Commerce's Divisions of Liquor Control and Cannabis Control remind Ohioans to make safe, responsible and legal decisions regarding the use of alcohol and cannabis leading up to kickoff. Tailgaters should always adhere to Ohio’s underage and open container laws. Ohioans cannot legally consume alcohol in public places that are outside of a liquor permit holder’s premises or the boundaries of a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) during its active hours.
Pictured: Whiskey with car keys and handcuffs concept for drinking and driving.