To address potential financial strain, Smith has asked Lima City Council to approve a voluntary early retirement incentive program for eligible city employees. The proposal would apply to employees with at least 25 years of service. Smith says if all eligible staff choose to participate, the move could substantially reduce labor costs and improve operational efficiency.
"Any of our veterans that are waiting for their appointments or their rides to appointments, they now will have a place to get in out of the weather," said Allen County Commissioner Brian Winegardner. "There will be a bathroom in there, lobby, office area, storage and so on. So I think it will be a good fit for what our veterans need."
The Ohio House and Senate have officially passed the state's new two-year operating budget and sent it to the governor.
Allen County Commissioner Cory Noonan is in to discuss state budgets and the relationship between the state and the county!
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - Gov. Mike DeWine introduced a new two-year budget on Feb. 3, stating that the budget is "all about investing in Ohio's gre…
This project is the 264th undertaken by the Allen County Land Bank and its largest to date. The state has provided millions of dollars in brownfield grants to aid redevelopment efforts across Ohio, including in Allen County.
Area business leaders heard firsthand about what is happening in Allen County during the Lima Rotary Club's annual State of the County address.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The Lima Finance Committee gathered to discuss the Mayor's 2025 budget estimate.
An Ohio fanatical experts give tips about making a resolution to better manage your money in 2025.
November 13, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce: COLUMBUS, Ohio – With 2024 consumer spending expected to reach a new record this holiday season, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions (DFI) has unveiled a free Holiday Gift Budgeting Guide to help Ohioans successfully navigate the upcoming season with fiscal responsibility in mind. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), consumer spending during the upcoming winter holiday is expected to reach $902 per person on average, which takes into account items such as gifts, food, and decorations. That’s a $25 increase from last year.
