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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.

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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.

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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.