LIMA, OH (WLIO) - It was all about the food today at Lima Senior High School’s Spartan Inn.
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Thanksgiving is a week away, and while you may have a lot of friends and family coming over, don't unexpectedly add the fire department to your guest list. Cooking fires are three times more common on turkey day than on any other day of the year. Fire officials say to stay alert while you are cooking. People can get distracted while getting their home ready for guests, but that is when a spill in the oven or on the stove could lead to something bigger. Also, keep paper towels and napkins away from heated surfaces, and if you plan on deep frying a turkey, the Lima Fire Department has this advice.
LEIPSIC, OH (WLIO) - It's the season to be thankful as well as the time to feast.
November 11, 2024, Press Release from the National Fire Protection Association: The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) urges added caution when cooking on Thanksgiving Day, by far the leading day of the year for home cooking fires. In 2022, an estimated 1,610 home cooking fires were reported to U.S fire departments on Thanksgiving Day, reflecting a 399 percent increase over the daily average. Between 2018 and 2022, there was an annual average of three and half times more cooking fires on Thanksgiving Day than on a typical day of the year. “Thanksgiving is a hectic holiday with multiple dishes cooking and baking at the same time, along with guests, entertaining, and other distractions that can make it easy to lose sight of what’s on the stove or in the oven,” said Lorraine Carli, vice president of Outreach and Advocacy at NFPA. “With all these factors at play, it’s no surprise that the number of cooking fires spikes so dramatically on Thanksgiving.”
November 4, 2024, Press Release from McDonald's: LIMA - (Nov. 4, 2024) – LIMA - (Nov. 4, 2024) – McDonald’s restaurants in Lima are honored to serve veterans, active-duty military members and their families each and every day. This year, McDonald’s restaurants across the region will be recognizing Veterans Day in a special way, by offering current and former military members a free meal.
The Garden Cafe has officially opened its doors for the season at Apollo Career Center. Customers were excited to get a table on day one at the student-run restaurant. Culinary arts students take care of everything from food preparation and menu layout to serving customers and handling the business end of the cafe's operation.
The West Ohio Food Bank is making some changes to its senior food box distribution and wants to get the word out. The pick-up day for seniors to get their box of food remains the 3rd Tuesday of the month but will now be only an hour long. The commodities can be picked up from 9 am to 10 am starting in November. The boxes can contain canned vegetables, powdered potatoes, beef stew, noodles, milk, cereal, cheese, and more. The program is critical for hundreds of seniors in the region.
The sweet aroma of cinnamon apples was in the air in Spencerville! Inside St. Patrick Catholic Church, well over a dozen people were hard at work kneading the dough and peeling the apples for the church's upcoming annual apple dumpling luncheon. The nearly 4-decade long tradition is St. Patrick's biggest fundraiser each year where donations accepted will go to the children's religious education program and any remaining church expenses. While Tuesday night's task was huge with 450 apple dumplings to prepare, working together in the kitchen was a great way for community bonding.
WAPAKONETA, OH (WLIO) - Around 400 people gathered in Wapakoneta to try the best beers and wines Ohio has to offer.
September 20, 2024, Press Release from the Hancock Historical Museum: Findlay, OH – Grab your lederhosen or dirndl and head to downtown Findlay for the 10th annual Oktoberfest Findlay! German heritage festival presented by Premier Bank taking place from 2 – 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. The family-friendly event celebrates German heritage in Hancock County with live music, polka dancing, children’s activities, German food, contests and an impressive selection of German and local craft beer, wine and more.