DAYTON, OH – The Sinclair Community College Foundation and the family of Lima resident Teddy Sharik have established a scholarship to honor Teddy’s memory and to support American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter students. Teddy lived in Lima for five years before his passing on February 4, 2023, following a 2-month battle with cancer. Teddy was profoundly Deaf his entire life and was a strong advocate for creating a more inclusive world for individuals with hearing impairments. During the final seven weeks of his life at St. Rita’s Hospice in Lima, Teddy and his family utilized ASL interpreters, who were Sinclair Community College graduates, to bridge communication gaps.
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Lima City Schools host another International Resource Fair for their non-English speaking students and their families Friday evening. The fair provides an opportunity for students enrolled in the English Learning Development Program to explore various community resources available including The Language Tutoring Academy, Health Partners of Western Ohio, The Salvation Army, and much more. The fair also allowed students and families to connect with one another and enjoy dinner, raffles, games, and various activities. According to event organizers, there has been a significant increase in the number of non-English speaking students so having the fair is paramount to ensure all families have as many resources as possible to ensure their child succeeds.
On Monday night at Lima City Council, Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith addressed councilors about the current situation regarding Haitian immigration. According to the mayor's presentation, several county and city agencies are reporting increased demands. The Allen County Job and Family Services have received applications from nearly 550 Haitian people for federal and State of Ohio assistance. The Lima Municipal Court recorded a large increase in the need for Haitian Creole interpreters while Mercy Health St. Rita's reported a 75% increase in the usage of language lines with Haitian Creole being the most requested. Additionally, both the Lima Police and Fire Departments report an increase in overcrowding of single-family occupancy homes and apartments. After council, Mayor Smith shared with Your Hometown Stations about the next steps for the city.
March 15, 2024 Press Release from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): Natural disasters can have an enormous impact on people, including survivors, first responders, eyewitnesses, and even those who watch related media reports on television. The Disaster Distress Helpline, at 1-800-985-5990, can provide immediate crisis counseling to anyone affected by severe weather and tornadoes across the central United States, including Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Arkansas.
February 27, 2024 Press Release from the Office of Governor Mike DeWine: (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced that the 2024 Ohio Building (OBC), Mechanical (OMC), and Plumbing Codes (OPC) rules go into effect on Friday, March 1, 2024. The new rules adopted by the Ohio Board of Building Standards reflect significant reductions in both overall word count as well as regulatory restrictions. In total, the new code rules reflect an overall reduction of more than 610,000 words, which will help to streamline processes and make it easier for Ohio businesses to comply.
With the holidays upon us and seasonal shopping in full gear, criminals are set to look for opportunities to take advantage of consumers. The FBI is encouraging shoppers to be vigilant for scams that are designed to steal their money and personal information.
Rhodes State students are learning about the obstacles that deaf people encounter every day. The college hosted an event called “Deaf Town” and students had to take on different scenarios by only communicating with American Sign Language.
What is a Habitat? That question was on everyone’s mind in a unique benefit for the Lima Area Habitat for Humanity. 14 artists defined what the word “Habitat” means to them through their art at an exhibit at ArtSpace Lima.
November 9, 2023 Press Release from Allen County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management: The Allen County Office of Homeland Sec…
The State of Ohio handing out money for counties to do infrastructure work to help with economic development. The funding will be used for street repairs, parks and recreational facilities, and water and sewer improvement projects. State officials say the improvements show companies looking to come to Ohio, communities invest in themselves.