The City of Lima's Human Resources Director talked to council members about the upcoming process of selecting Lima's next Chief of Police. At Monday night's Human Resources Committee meeting, it was announced that current Lima Police Chief, James Baker, will plan to retire on July 7th. According to Lima Human Resources Director, Della Bradford, there are two Majors with the Lima Police Department eligible to take the Police Chief promotional exam. If one or both of the Majors decide not to run for Police Chief, the City of Lima will provide Lieutenants the chance to take the exam. Following Monday night's committee meeting, we talked with Bradford about the next steps of this process.
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November 18, 2024, Press Release from UA Local 776: Lima, Ohio - UA Local 776 is holding an open house in celebration of National Apprenticeship Week on Tuesday, November 19 from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm at the union hall at 1300 Bowman Road. Those who attend can try their hand at virtual welding, see demonstrations of our crafts, tour the UA trailer, enjoy refreshments and enter a drawing for a tool set.
October 17, 2024, Press Release from Bluffton University: BLUFFTON, Ohio—Bluffton University has been recognized by research.com for having a best Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program in the U.S. “Bluffton University is pleased to be recognized for our unique approach to higher education,” said Claire Kleman, interim vice president of advancement and enrollment management. “Our cohort-based MBA program allows students to build relationships and work together with other students to strengthen their leadership development skills.”
The Bluffton University says the name change will help the school return to its roots and continue its peace-church heritage.
September 25, 2024, Press Release from Bluffton University: BLUFFTON, Ohio—Bluffton University students now will have the opportunity to major in physical education. The four-year degree allows students to receive a multi-age license (Pre-K-12) to teach health and physical education. The health and physical education major will help address the issue of under qualified teachers teaching health and physical education courses. According to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce in 2021-22, 4.8% of high school health education courses were taught by teachers without proper certification, 4.4% of middle school physical education courses and 4.6% of high school Physical Education courses were taught by teachers without proper certification.
Around 250 students at Heir Force Community School start a new year with a new building. It was the first day of school at their new location at 219 North Elizabeth Street. Thanks to partnerships and a lot of work, the former Spherion building was transformed into a space that puts the kindergarten through 8th grade students under one roof. The school believes that opportunities for success exist in Lima for the school and its students.
Around 400 new students will be starting with Rhodes State this fall semester.
It can be the difference between going to college or not; financial aid is a big part of getting your post-secondary education. Toledo Tomorrow, a non-profit organization that assists individuals in completing the FAFSA form, was at the Lima Public Library. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the key to the eligibility for grants and other funding from the college you want to attend. Education specialists say they can't express enough the importance of completing the application.
LIMA (WLIO) - One of Lima's best-kept secrets is located directly downtown.
Through an apprenticeship at GROB Systems, Inc., students will have opportunities to gain skills in several areas. Our Katie Honigford spoke with one apprentice in the mechanical pathway as part of our Growing STEM series. Mechanical apprentice Cameron Hedrick found out about the opportunities at GROB Systems, Inc. the way that many aspiring mechanics and electricians in our area do, by word of mouth and getting a look while still in high school.