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Each Wednesday in the summer months, car enthusiasts drive to the parking lot provided by Chief Supermarket to showcase their vehicles. Money is also raised through a 50/50 raffle. Half the earnings go to a ticket buyer each week, while the other half is given to a non-profit organization at the end of the summer. A survey sent out earlier this year chose Lima Veterans Food Pantry or the SOS Project as the donation recipient. Although the event started later this year, organizers say it's been great for them to get together and socialize for a good cause.

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Fresh Encounter Inc. says they will be closing the Chief Supermarket on Harding Highway sometime in January. They say the store underperformed and didn't operate profitably.  They will be working with associates to ensure a smooth transition, and some will have opportunities at other Chief locations. There are 11 Chief locations in northwest Ohio, two of them are located in Lima. Fresh Encounters Inc. manages 50 retail locations in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.