They have been exchanging cultural, educational, and business ideas for many years, with this year being a special milestone. It has been 25 years since the City of Lima and Harimo-cho, Japan, signed an agreement to become sister cities. Since 1999, more than 300 people have participated in cultural exchanges. Both adults and students from both cities have had the privilege to experience life in the other sister city community. There will be several special guests at this year's celebration.
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The Lima Fire Department is saying thank you to those who donated to their "Fill the Boot" campaign back in August. Firefighters stood on the corner of North West Street and Robb Avenue, raising money for muscular dystrophy. Over August 8th, 9th, and 10th, $15,500 was donated by the public. The Lima Firefighters Local 334 donated an additional $500, making an even $16,000 being donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
The City of Lima is announcing that 100 block of South Baxter will be closed for three days, beginning on Monday, September 16th, 2024. Access to W. Market Street shall be maintained by converting the south half of the block to two-way traffic during the closure. See the notice for more information.
Solvita Blood Center will be holding a drawing for everyone registers to donate blood to win 2 tickets to OSU/Michigan on November 30th. Mercy Health-St. Ritas is hosting a Solvita blood drive on September 10th.
Fresh n’ Faded and friends will be hosting their 8th annual Back 2 School Block Party on August 11th in the 200 block of South Main Street in Lima. The event will run from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be free food, a uniform and school supplies giveaway, and shoe giveaways thanks to Kre8tive Branding and Khalil Luster.
If you were driving on North Cable Road on Monday, you may have noticed an old Lima stomping ground coming down. Harry's Hideaway was a popular night spot for years but closed a couple of years ago. In 2022, the University of Northwestern Ohio Development Corporation purchased the building for $600,000.
More local Rite Aid stores will be closing as the company tries to reduce expenses through bankruptcy. According to documents filed at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, the Rite Aid on Robb Avenue in Lima will be closing in August. The store on North Main Street in Findlay is also on the chopping block. The St. Marys store's closing was announced by Rite Aid last week.
The Lima YMCA continues to hold a run in honor of a local man who did a lot of work to help children around the world.
Music will fill the air tonight as a long-time tradition enters its eighth decade. The Dances in Lincoln Park have been entertaining generations for years. Tonight, June 7th, starts its 82nd year of seeing people of all ages take to the dance floor. Tonight's entertainment is Al's Best Band, and there will be live bands throughout the summer. It's a great time to get out of the house and see old friends, make new friends, or spend quality time with your family.
The Lima Police Department is investigating a Saturday afternoon shooting on the west side of the city.