Increased benefits that were implemented during the pandemic will soon be rolling back to the average monthly amount starting at the end of February. The change is coming not only to Allen County but nationwide. Some people were reportedly getting up to $400 in food stamp benefits, but that number will slowly be scaled back to the normal amount of less than $100.
During the December 5th meeting, Lima City Council moved the ordinance to another reading to further clarify different requirement that certain city employees needed to receive a onetime discretionary bonus of $1,000 for doing essential work during the pandemic. According to city officials, under the requirements that have been set, there are over 200 employees that would qualify for the bonus. The total amount of the bonuses will not exceed $420,000.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Toys were gathered to ensure kids who are less fortunate have a memorable Christmas.
We talked to the Republican and Democratic candidates for Ohio governor about the two state issues that are on the November 8th ballot and got their opinions on both of them.
After a historic Sale of Champions at the Ohio State Fair on Sunday, an Auglaize County teen reflects on what her record setting steer sale means to her.
The Lima Fire Department was called to a house fire at 1011 West Elm. Heavy smoke was seen coming from the back of the house when they arrived on the scene. Fire officials on the scene say they don’t know the cause of the fire but they do believe it started in the kitchen and worked its way up the wall to the second story of the home.
Brian Winegardner, Allen County Commission Board President explains,” The Sheriff has our complete respect and we to work with him and we want to give him the support he needs to create a safe and secure environment and community for our citizens and anyone who may visit Allen County.”