The City of Lima is expanding its “Walking the Wards” program into monthly ward-based meetings to improve communication with residents. The first event will take place April 28 in Ward 2, with meetings continuing through October.

Many Easter egg hunts happened this weekend, one being hosted by a Hand to Help.

6th Ward Councilman Dr. Derry Glenn’s 16th Annual Easter Egg Hunt was held today.

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 has announced the dates for the next round of Walking the Wards with Mayor Sharetta Smith.