“Behind the scenes, we are working on agreements and support and permits and just a number of things that we have to bring in our local agencies like our county engineer and our utilities. And so it takes a number of months to get these projects to the point where you can break ground,” said Cindy Leis, president and CEO of the Allen Economic Development Group.
“Me and my wife, we'd come out here, especially around Christmas time, and go up into the restaurant and have dinner,” said Mike Luchini. “When they closed that, that was kind of sad, and now to see this come down, it's really sad.”
The project was made possible in part through Ohio’s Brownfield Remediation Program, which provides grants to support the removal of structures containing hazardous substances. The Macy’s building met the criteria for the program, and Allen County received $1.3 million in state funding for the demolition. The project is being led by the Allen County Land Bank.
This project is the 264th undertaken by the Allen County Land Bank and its largest to date. The state has provided millions of dollars in brownfield grants to aid redevelopment efforts across Ohio, including in Allen County.
A shoplifter at the Lima Mall sends police on a short chase before being caught. The male suspect ran from officers outside the mall and ran across Cable Road.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Bigs and littles from Allen, Hardin, and Putnam Counties were treated to a fun holiday party on Saturday.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - If you have too many books laying around that you've already read, you can donate them to help Allen County women get their …
The book sale is a long running tradition for the organization and helps fund the scholarships they give out. Members have been collecting books and other items, like puzzles and music, all summer to get ready for this weeklong sale. The AAUW only excepts cash and checks only.
It begins with a preview night on Tuesday, September 6th with a $5 entry that gives you the first choice off the shelves. There is anything from biographies, hobbies, seasonal, sheet music, and even vinyl. Preparations take months but it is all for a good cause.
A new Downtown Lima Inc. Executive Director was introduced, and she is no stranger to Lima. Betsy Billingsley had been working with the Lima Mall and now has her eyes set on downtown businesses and activities to improve the quality of life in Lima and hopefully encourage new industries to locate here.
