The Lima Sertoma Club finished their Summer Speech and Hearing Program with an outdoor picnic in Faurot Park. 

U-Turn and Only Way Ministries is collecting school supplies and backpacks to help local students prepare for the new school year. The ministry will host a free giveaway with food and school supplies on Aug. 8 at Faurot Park while continuing to accept community donations.

The Lima Area Concert Band performed patriotic classics at Faurot Park, helping kick off the Star-Spangled Spectacular as the community celebrated Independence Day and America's 250th anniversary.

Classic car enthusiasts gathered at Faurot Park for the annual Veterans Appreciation Car Cruise-in, raising donations for the veterans food pantry while honoring those who served in the military.

Lima's annual Star Spangled Spectacular begins Saturday morning, and this year city officials expect it to be bigger than ever.

Lima's Star Spangled Spectacular returns Saturday with a full day of family-friendly activities, culminating in a new drone light show and one of the region's largest fireworks displays. Organizers are encouraging attendees to take advantage of RTA shuttle and trolley services to make getting around the event easier.

The annual Veterans Appreciation Car Cruise-In will bring classic cars, custom vehicles and community members to Faurot Park on July 4 to celebrate Independence Day while honoring U.S. military veterans.

Lima City Schools continues to serve free hot lunches to children 18 and younger through its summer lunch program at multiple locations across the city. Thursdays are especially popular because Domino's Pizza is on the menu, drawing excitement from children participating in the program.

The Lima Rotary Club and Apollo Career Center students partnered to build a new mini Rotary Pavilion at Lima Noon Optimist Safety City in Faurot Park. The $7,500 project was funded through a Rotary District 6600 grant and donations from Lima Rotary members to enhance Safety City and support youth education.