LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — Shawnee junior Trevick Bertke turned defense into highlight-reel offense Friday night, earning K&M Contracting Play of…
School and community members came out Monday evening for an open house to wish Lima City Schools Superintendent Jill Ackerman well as she nears retirement.
“Our Gen-Next Makers campers will get to experience not only in-classroom activities that expand their knowledge of science, technology, engineering and mathematics,” said Amber Martin, coordinator of Workforce and Small Business Development, “but they’ll also get behind-the-scenes looks at industries and manufacturers in our community.”
The four-woman panel at this quarter’s “Women in Business” event featured three business owners and a local hospital executive, offering insights on achieving a successful career. Panelists included Bev Beery, Lynn Carpenter, Tracie Sanchez, and Krista Schrader, each sharing their journey of making a mark in a traditionally male-dominated world.
Chef Carrie Prince from Apollo Career Center shows us how to make a vibrant bean salad just in time for spring!
Students toured the facility, engaged with faculty, and participated in hands-on demonstrations. Organizers emphasized the importance of showcasing educational opportunities that are available close to home.
As part of the GenNext 9-1-1 program, students will tour both the Lima Police Department and Lima Fire Department. They will participate in demonstrations and learn about the various roles within public safety careers.
October 29, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol: COLUMBUS – On November 7, the Ohio State Highway Patrol will host regional testing for prospective applicants on the campus of Ohio Northern University at the King-Horn Convocation Physical Education Center, located at 609 W. Lincoln Ave. in Ada. Those interested in employment with the Patrol can come to the King-Horn Convocation Physical Education Center at 9 a.m., where they will have the ability to talk with troopers about a career of service in our communities and on Ohio roadways. Those who meet the basic requirements to be a trooper – age 20 to 39, U.S. citizen, high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver license – will have the opportunity to complete an application and a written test during the event. If the written test is passed, applicants can proceed and take the physical fitness assessment on the spot. Prospective applicants should arrive in appropriate business attire with identification and bring physical fitness clothing with them. This regional testing opportunity gives prospective applicants a chance to quickly complete the first few steps of the application process, bringing them closer to their goal of being a trooper.