“We found that there was real need for it, not only from a financial point of view, but so many of the stores that sold that kind of thing are no longer here, and we’re finding girls are finding it harder and harder to get a dress, and so they come there, they find what they want, and it saves their parents a great deal of money,” said Candi Newland of the Lima Kiwanis Club.

A longtime Lima tradition is preparing for another year as volunteers finish stocking shelves for the upcoming AAUW Book Fair. The sale will take place at the former Rite Aid store at West Elm Street and Eastown Road. Inside the building, volunteers say they have organized between 120,000 and 150,000 books, along with games, puzzles, CDs and DVDs.

The 17th annual Max's Trader Days kicked off Friday morning, and the gates stay open 24 hours a day through Sunday evening.

The Allen County Fair is hosting its annual Gun and Purse Bingo Night on Sept. 13 to raise funds for future fairground projects, featuring raffles, auctions and a wide variety of prizes.

LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - Lima's VFW Post 1275 is closing for the rest of the year due to rising costs and low membership.

It was a day of honor and remembrance at Marimor Legacy Park and Playground. The Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities hosted its fourth annual Butterfly Memorial, which honors people who have passed away after receiving services from the board, as well as those who supported its mission.

This year’s event marked the largest amount raised in the show’s 11-year history. On Aug. 1, more than 260 cars, trucks and motorcycles filled the dealership’s lot to support the cause. Each year, the Charity Car Show selects a different organization to benefit.

Here are some of the programs and events being offered by the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District for the month of August!

The Lima series holds two five-week sessions each year. The program is open to children ages 2 to 14, offering not only physical activity but also benefits for their mental well-being.

One of Lima’s largest and longest-running festivals is back for another year. The St. Gerard Festival, a local tradition for nearly 50 years, will kick off Friday evening, drawing crowds from across the region for a weekend of food, games, rides and music.