The workshop for children is from 6:00-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2024, in the G. Gilbert Cloyd Student Commons on the lower level of Galvin Hall at Ohio State Lima. The facilitator training is from 4-8 p.m., Monday, October 14, in the G. Gilbert Cloyd Student Commons on the lower level of Galvin Hall.

The Lima Rotary Club is learning how to deal with some of the challenges of Alzheimer's and dementia. An expert from Kessler Estates gave a presentation to the club on effective communication with people who have a disease that impacts their memory and cognitive function. Difficulty understanding and being understood can be one of the biggest sources of stress for caregivers and their loved ones. Instead of getting frustrated, experts say to keep the conversation positive, speak slowly, and use clear and simple language. It's also important to be an active listener.

September 4, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of State Fire Marshal: COLUMBUS, Ohio – To help ensure transparency related to its grants programs, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal has unveiled a new interactive online dashboard that allows users to easily, quickly and accurately search for grant funds that have been awarded to fire departments throughout the state. Information on the dashboard is available for each of the past five years. The new online resource is available to fire departments, media outlets and the general public, allowing easy access to up-to-date information regarding grant funding that has been awarded in support of MARCS (Multi-Agency Radio Communications), equipment and training initiatives. Additional key features of the dashboard include the ability to sort and filter grants by county and grant type, and also search for grants by individual department.

ELIDA, OH (WLIO) - Local ham radio enthusiasts gathered this weekend for their annual field day.