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Youth Connect lock-in helps students understand mental health
Allen County

Youth Connect lock-in helps students understand mental health

  • Stacey Myers Cook
  • Updated Jan 19, 2026

LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — Nearly three dozen students from across the region spent the night at Westgate Entertainment Center to gain a better under…

Hands-on electricity activities power Hot Cocoa and History Day
Allen County

Hands-on electricity activities power Hot Cocoa and History Day

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated Jan 17, 2026

Families gathered at the Allen County Museum for the second annual Hot Cocoa and History Day, where children explored electricity through hands-on activities and interactive learning.

Ohio’s largest automotive swap meet set for Jan. 25 in Lima
Allen County

Ohio’s largest automotive swap meet set for Jan. 25 in Lima

  • Stacey Myers Cook
  • Updated Jan 15, 2026

The largest automotive swap meet in the state of Ohio is returning to the Allen County Fairgrounds, giving car enthusiasts a chance to participate close to home.

Hands-on learning to take center stage at museum’s Hot Cocoa and History Day
Allen County

Hands-on learning to take center stage at museum’s Hot Cocoa and History Day

  • Stacey Myers Cook
  • Updated Jan 14, 2026

The Allen County Museum will host its Hot Cocoa and History Day on Saturday, offering a blend of learning, local history and hands-on activities for visitors of all ages.

Bobcat Bonanza introduces area children to Ohio’s wild cat
Allen County

Bobcat Bonanza introduces area children to Ohio’s wild cat

  • Conner Prince
  • Updated Jan 9, 2026

Area children are getting the opportunity to celebrate Ohio’s only wild feline. As part of the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District’s monthly Nature Pals program, children ages 3 to 5 participated in “Bobcat Bonanza.”

Dykstra begins tenure as Veterans Civic Center CEO with growth plans
Allen County

Dykstra begins tenure as Veterans Civic Center CEO with growth plans

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated Dec 1, 2025

Brian Dykstra, the new CEO of the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center, plans to expand both performing arts and convention opportunities while helping the public better understand how the facility operates.

The Hub launches monthly Lightbulb Lab on Dec. 6 to spark kids’ career interests
Allen County

The Hub launches monthly Lightbulb Lab on Dec. 6 to spark kids’ career interests

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated Nov 30, 2025

The Hub in Lima will kick off its monthly Lightbulb Lab series on Dec. 6 with hands-on earth science activities designed to inspire kindergarten through fourth-grade students.

TEDx Faurot Park seeking sponsors for 2026 “Connection” event
Allen County

TEDx Faurot Park seeking sponsors for 2026 “Connection” event

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated Nov 24, 2025

TEDx Faurot Park is preparing for its 2026 event and seeking sponsors to help fund the community-driven program centered on the theme of connection.

December 2025 programs and events with Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District
Allen County

December 2025 programs and events with Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District

  • Press release written and provided by the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District
  • Updated Nov 24, 2025

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

Healthy Families Expo draws hundreds for holiday fun and wellness resources
Allen County

Healthy Families Expo draws hundreds for holiday fun and wellness resources

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated Nov 22, 2025

Hundreds of families celebrated the season at the 2025 Healthy Families Expo, enjoying holiday activities while accessing dozens of community health resources and screenings.

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