Betsy Billingsley, executive director of Visit Greater Lima, said, “Overwhelming. We were really surprised by our second one. We had over 30 entrances, which we, you know, you think, oh, maybe a couple here and there, but people are really catching on. And we just love those pictures that you take with your grandkids or the family, or, you know, a great day that you've had here in town.”
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CHOOSE to drive sober this holiday season. To prevent fatal as well as serious injury crashes this holiday season, law enforcement agencies in Allen County will be out in full force. Starting December 16th through the new year, federal, state, and local law enforcement will be working overtime to enforce impaired driving laws. On average, more than 10,000 people are killed each year in drunk-driving crashes. Of these 10,000 deaths, many occur during the holiday season. A time of joy, light, and togetherness will come a time of mourning. These deaths ARE preventable.
As Americans take to the roadways this holiday season, thousands of traffic injuries and fatalities are predicted. Over the long Thanksgiving weekend, law enforcement will be out in full force all over the state to enforce Ohio’s impaired driving laws, as well as to make sure everyone drives safe and buckles up.
The Allen County Bike and Pedestrian Task Force is expanding the focus of their active transportation survey to include youth aged 11 years to 19 years old to take a short survey. The information they are looking for is how you get from place to place in your daily routine. It can be walking, biking, or even skateboarding. Anything that takes physical human power.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - One person is dead after a nine vehicle crash that occurred on Interstate 75 Sunday. The Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway…
This Saturday, the "Arrive Alive Tour" will make its way to the fairgrounds. This drunk and distracted driving awareness simulator is ranked number one in the nation. It uses high-tech and state-of-the-art equipment that allows participants to drive while distracted, drunk, or drugged in a vehicle without moving or being intoxicated experiencing real-life dangers without the real-life consequences.
Chamber president and CEO Jed Metzger announcing a regional luncheon with top state department directors. He says it will be an opportunity to hear firsthand what is happening at the state level to support and improve local businesses. It is being titled as "The Big Six Ohio Business Leaders' Regional Thought Roundtable".
At the City Club in Lima, two honorees were inducted into the Allen County Agriculture Hall of Fame for their instrumental roles in providing success and excellence in the agricultural community in Allen County. Steiner Stock Farm and Wallace Winegardner were inducted Tuesday evening into the hall of fame, and a banquet was held for their contributions to the agricultural community of Allen County.
The "Allen County Small Business Owners Advocacy Board" has been created. It's a group of small business owners that feel they have been underrepresented when it comes to development and government. In the last census businesses with less than 100 employees represented nearly 98% of the businesses operating in the county.
Head Coach Matt Furuto says, “We love having kids and families come out because we want these kids to grow up an play for us. And so, we want to be great examples for them. Just having people around is awesome and we try to have good events. Our players play hard, and we have good talent so it’s a fun event overall.