Mayor Sharetta Smith is inviting Lima residents to submit questions for the interactive State of the City address on April 2. The event will be held at Joe Henderson Auditorium and streamed live online.

Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith fielded questions from some of the city’s youngest residents Tuesday during a visit to Freedom Elementary School.

Mayor Sharetta Smith said the program is about more than having officers stationed in one location.

“Community Oriented Policing for the Lima Police Department is more than just a substation at a particular location. It is a philosophy and a way that we do police work, and having these substations in the neighborhood is a visual of that we work in partnership with our residents, business owners, and all of our stakeholders in our community to keep us all safe.”

The city of Lima is launching the third of five local history trails this Saturday as part of its ongoing celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary.

With uncertain revenues and the rising costs of goods and services - municipal budgets are tight, including the City of Lima's.

The mayor of Lima joined the mayors of Findlay, Toledo and Columbus on stage Wednesday to discuss the future of urban leadership in Ohio, touching on key issues such as housing, data centers and immigration.

Smith assures residents that they will continue to be a responsive government moving to meet residents’ needs and improve the quality of life in Lima. Two major projects mentioned in the next four years will be redevelopment plans for the old VFW and River Front One properties.

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, and Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith has issued a proclamation to raise awareness and promote understanding of the neurological disorder that affects millions of Americans.

To address potential financial strain, Smith has asked Lima City Council to approve a voluntary early retirement incentive program for eligible city employees. The proposal would apply to employees with at least 25 years of service. Smith says if all eligible staff choose to participate, the move could substantially reduce labor costs and improve operational efficiency.

The identity of the Lima police officer who was shot during a traffic stop on October 31st has been released along with dash and body cam footage. Conner Prince has the latest, and we do want to warn you that the footage may be disturbing to some.