October 29, 2024, Press Release from the the Ohio Department of Natural Resources: COLUMBUS, Ohio – If you love exploring the great outdoors and are looking for a summer college internship, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) might be the right place for you! The 2025 Summer College Intern Program is accepting applications now through Sunday, Dec. 15, 2025. There are approximately 70 positions available across several divisions and offices. Students are asked to apply to the categories that best matches their major(s) or interests. The link to apply for a position can be found on the Intern webpage on ohiodnr.gov.

Education is changing, and learning through experience is helping reinforce the lessons students are learning in the classroom. The Ohio Association of Two-Year Colleges held their annual conference at Rhodes State College, and they brought in educator and author Candy Van Buskirk to talk about the changing dynamic of education. She says that student engagement has declined, and students respond more favorably to hands-on learning. With two-year colleges helping train the next generation of the workforce, helping students get real-world experiences is key.

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Jegna began their "Your R.I.T.E. to Manhood" series this evening at the Vibe Coffeehouse & Cafe.

October 9, 2024, Press Release from Rhodes State College: LIMA, Ohio October 9, 2024-- Rhodes State College is excited to announce a generous grant from the Gene Haas Foundation dedicated to fostering skills in the machining industry. The funding will provide scholarships for students pursuing CNC machining technology, waiving registration fees for select mini-camps and bootcamps until capacity is reached.

September 27, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio State University at Lima: STEAM on the Quad will return to The Ohio State University at Lima f…

ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - A partnership between the Ohio State University at Lima and Cenovus Energy Lima Refinery will put a boost in the eng…

CINCINNATI, OH (WLIO) - The University of Cincinnati renamed a program focused on fostering space research after a Wapakoneta native.

Allen County Public Health needs your help learning about the needs of the community. Residents 18 and older are asked to participate in a brief ten-minute survey to help the health department gather information on all aspects of health in the area and where there is room for improvement. The last day to take the survey is this Saturday, August 31st. You will not be asked to provide any personal information, like your name or address. The more people that respond, the better Allen County Public Health can tailor future plans and programs to the needs of the community.

Students that build positive connections with teachers and other kids could lead to better mental health and success in education. A new poll by the Kids Mental Health Foundation says that 50% of parents believe too much technology hinders kids from making connections in the classroom. Parents say their kids don't make good connections because the students don't believe they fit in because of race, culture, or socio-economic status. Experts have some advice.

Cenovus Energy and Activate Allen County are teaming up to start some healthy living initiatives throughout the Greater Lima Region. The Lima Refinery has made a three-year commitment to Activate Allen County through a $250,000 donation. They made the announcement at Central Lima Neighborhood Association Reading Park, which will be the site of the first project, an outdoor fitness circuit. Cenovus officials say the partnership with Activate Allen County follows their core beliefs of supporting the communities where they operate.