Fifth Third Bank and the City of Lima are hosting a weeklong series of events beginning May 3 to provide free financial education and resources to residents. The initiative supports the mayor’s Better Together Plan by promoting homeownership, small business growth, and community development.
Lima has been named one of the Best Places to Live in Ohio for 2025–2026 by U.S. News & World Report, securing the #5 spot on a newly released statewide ranking.
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith delivered her State of the City address Thursday evening.
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.
At Monday night's meeting, Lima City Council moves forward with Mayor Sharetta Smith's "Better Together" housing plans as discussed from her State of the City address. Several key ordinances were passed Monday night that would allow Mayor Sharetta Smith to move forward with her plan.
The city getting just over 26-million dollars to spend on issues that came up due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They are inviting the public to attend a citywide meeting and take a short online survey to get a better feel on what people want to see as a result.
