The “Access to Capital” Lunch and Learn will be held Thursday, May 15, at the Rhodes State Borra Center in Lima Town Square. The event begins at 11 a.m. and is free to attend, though registration is requested by email at charitie.toland@yourstatebank.com.
Press Release written and provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 11, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development in Ohio State Director Jonathan McCracken today announced an investment of $22.4 million in loans and grants to four Ohio recipients that are intended to improve Ohio’s rural electric, water, and solid waste management infrastructure. “Ohio Rural Development is committed to increasing investments in Ohio’s rural communities to ensure that they continue to have access to essential services like clean water and reliable, affordable power,” said McCracken. “These investments today underscore USDA’s commitment to ensuring our rural communities have the resources they need to be competitive, sustain economic growth, and improve the quality of life for their residents.”
For 6 Lima homeowners, they can put their mortgage payments in the past. New Lima-Housing For The Future honored homeowners becoming debt-free with a mortgage burning ceremony. Starting their organization 24 years ago, they have added 243-affordable housing units for Lima residents. Following these homeowners throughout their journeys is part of what keeps them going.
The Homebuyer Workshop will be held every quarter to help give people the information about what goes into the home buying process.
Buying your own home is the American dream, and the City of Lima is working to make that dream come true for residents. The city is hosting a couple of upcoming workshops. One with NACA, the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America, and another with the city regarding their first home loan down payment assistance program. City officials say it's important that people understand what assistance is available to them.
Dozens of property owners are coming out to dispute their new tentative valuation amount with the Allen County Auditor's Office. Informal hearings with the auditor's office started today and continue on Wednesday. Every three years, the state requires that property values be re-evaluated. The amount is determined by what properties around you are going for on the open market. You do have the chance to dispute your new valuation, and you need to bring documentation to back up your case.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Another Lima resident is nearing homeownership through the NACA program.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Lima residents met local professionals to learn what resources are out there to help them buy a home.
A west-central Ohio bank has officially opened their doors and expanded to serve residents on the east side of Lima! First National Bank hosted the grand opening celebration of their second Lima facility located at 1991 Bellefontaine Road where banking services as well as mortgage and commercial lending departments will be offered. Many Lima leaders including Mayor Sharetta Smith and Lima Allen County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Jed Metzger, attended Monday's celebration as services from the west side location on Eastown Road are closer to home for east side residents.
May 22, 2024, Press Release from First National Bank: Pandora, OH (May 22, 2024) — First National Bank of Pandora is pleased to announce the opening of its second location in Lima at 1991 Bellefontaine Road, on Lima’s east side near the intersection of State Route 117 and Greeley Chapel Road. The first location at 2580 Eastown Road opened in January 2023. Brendon Matthews, President of First National Bank, is excited about the opportunities in Lima, and how the expansion has helped the bank meet their mission.
