Some local kids had a fun-filled educational adventure around Lima on Monday. Elida schools had their students out on an educational field trip as part of their dare program, which included both the Allen County Juvenile Detention Center and juvenile court. In the courtroom, the kids got to participate in a mock trial to learn about the ins and outs of how the justice system works. The students were picked for each role and were assisted by the court staff in the case of the stolen video game. A good way to make education fun.

The Lima Police Department and D.A.R.E. teamed up for the annual D.A.R.E. Essay Competition, where young students write an essay on the lessons they learned in D.A.R.E. and how to apply the D.A.R.E. decision-making model when presented with a decision. The students were taken to Westgate Entertainment Center, where they celebrated with pizza, fun games, and bowling for their outstanding work.

They've been teaching children the dangers of drugs for more than 20-years and this week they're teaching in a different way. The annual D.A.R.E. summer camps are underway. The 10-week Drug Abuse Resistance Education is taught in the classroom during the year at Allen County schools. The summer camp is a chance for youngsters from different schools to come together to continue their D.A.R.E. education in a more relaxed atmosphere.

About 150 law enforcement agencies around Ohio are sharing in about $3 million in grants for drug use prevention education programs in public schools. 

The Allen County D.A.R.E. program is ending the school year on the right note! 

Thirty-one fourth graders at Freedom Elementary feeling accomplished during their D.A.R.E. graduation.