“One of the recurring themes is, when a leader gets better, everybody wins,” said Joe Patton, director of OhioMeansJobs Allen County. “But a lot of people don't realize they can lead from where they're at. So I think that's a big thing. We like to bring our leadership team, from both management on down to line staff, because we're trying to develop future leaders at our agency and for the county, and this is a great place where they can get inspired.”
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“We are seeing that 51% of our middle school girls are reporting that they've been cyberbullied,” said Tiffany Hallman, Chief Marketing and Development Officer for the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio. “We're seeing that a lot of our girls are feeling helpless, unsure, not comfortable in STEM, and we see Girl Scouting as an answer to these statistics and to really change some of these outcomes.”
Aaron McLaurine, founder and coach with the program, emphasized the long-term goals of their mission.
“Trying to reach the younger generation at an age to where it’s impacting them a lot quicker, a lot faster," McLaurine said. "So once they get to a certain age, they know how to handle themselves, they know how to give back, and they know how to be productive young men and women."
He joined the Lima Police Department in May 1992 and has steadily moved through the ranks, introducing new and innovative programs to improve the department’s efficiency and reach. Among his most notable contributions is the department’s advancement in digital investigations.
Presale tickets are now available for $15, which includes a choice of ham or chicken, baked potato, applesauce, a roll, and a Little Debbie snack. Tickets purchased on the day of the event are $16. The dinner is drive-thru only and will be held Sunday, June 8 at Apollo Career Center.
The finalists for the Lima Allen County Chamber's Young Leader of the Year Award share many characteristics, but most importantly they are making an impact in the communities where they live.
Elida Local Schools Athletic Director Mr. Dave Evans has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Northwest Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NW-OIAAA) Meritorious Service Award.
The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal’s (SFM's) Ohio Fire Academy celebrates its first firefighter class of 2025.
Dr. Edward Hosbach, primary care provider at Mercer Health, was recently inducted as the new president of the Ohio Osteopathic Association (OOA).
“So this is Tri-M Music Honor Society. Basically, it's almost like a community service organization, but kind of music-related,” said Skyler Slaise, a senior member of the group. “Today we're here at Springview, which is a nursing home, and we're just gonna be playing some music.”