On Monday night, Lima City Council passed the first ordinances of 2025 along with the Lima Police Department providing council a brief report on their traffic trailer usage. First, legislation was passed to sell 3 parcels of land located at 1434 S. Union Street, 108 E. 7th Street, and 0 S. Union Street to the Health Partners Foundation. Additionally, council unanimously passed legislation for Mayor Sharetta Smith to enter into a contract with Ben's Construction Inc. for the mayor's $1.5 million Better Together Plan of demolishing blighted neighborhood properties.
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A two-alarm fire severely damaged a Lima home early Friday morning. Just before 2:30 a.m., the Lima Fire Department was called to 716 South Judkins Avenue. The fire was seen coming from the front of the home and garage. Shawnee Township Fire Department was called for mutual aid.
The Lima Fire Department responded to a call of a house fire Saturday afternoon. Firefighters went to Orena Avenue to combat the fire. Luckily, nobody was in the home when the fire started around 2:30 Saturday afternoon. Multiple engines were on the scene to help tackle the flames.
The Groupie Movie Series shows classic movies on the 60-foot screen at the Lima Civic Center.
A one year dog tag cost $22, but that price will double if you wait until after January 31st to get your new license.
27-year-old RaShawn Cannon was allegedly responsible for the attack that killed long-time Ross Correctional Officer Andrew Lansing.
23-year-old Rakeem Jones was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds. The police don't have anyone in custody, but they are following up with leads in their investigation.
The Lima Police Department was engaged in a standoff earlier Sunday evening. The suspect was located at the Gatehouse Condominiums on the north end of the city. Lima Police were on the scene for a few hours and were assisted by the SWAT team.
Rhodes State College getting a visit from the top man in charge of higher education in the state of Ohio. Chancellor Mike Duffey toured the facilities at both the Rhodes State Campus but also the Borra Center for Health Sciences in downtown Lima. Duffey oversees Ohio’s two-year and four-year colleges, universities, and technical centers.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - If you love nature, you will want to make a stop at ArtSpace Lima as the annual Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park Districts…