Captains Phillip and Charity Bender will be outside Walmart on both of Lima's east and west sides on December 9th as part of the national challenge. The challenge is being put on by the Salvation Army's national commander and commissioner, where the top officials of all chapters will be outside ringing the bell in hopes of gathering donations for their mission.

Today, the Lima Salvation Army kicked off their annual Red Kettle Campaign. Their goal is $125,000. Those funds will stay local to help individuals and families that need assistance this holiday season and throughout the year. Most well-known is the Christmas assistance that the Salvation Army provides with the community's help. If you missed their sign up they will be having another opportunity to register on Tuesday, November 15th. They are also looking for individuals, groups, and organizations to donate time to ring the bells this holiday season.

Students from across Allen County schools tested their skills to be the top speller in the county.

As distribution day is fast approaching The Salvation Army is finding themselves short on items and volunteers to fill requests.