The document includes a comprehensive list of transportation-related projects across Lima and Allen County. This year, a new interactive dashboard has been introduced to help residents learn more about the more than $10 million worth of projects scheduled in the region.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The Lima Finance Committee gathered to discuss the Mayor's 2025 budget estimate.
The Lima Allen County Regional Planning Commission has been selected by Governor Mike DeWine to become one of seven regional transportation planning organizations in the state. The newly formed West-Central Ohio Rural Planning Organization, or WORPO, will serve Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Van Wert, Putnam, and Wyandot counties. This organization can give rural counties outside of the Allen County Metropolitan Planning Organization funding and resources for transportation projects and allow multi-jurisdictional collaboration. The process of getting this designation took two years but will now give rural counties an opportunity to finance more road projects.
A public open house was held today about upcoming road projects in surrounding rural counties. The West Central Ohio Rural Planning organization held an open house for the public to come to voice their opinion and provide input on future transportation projects. The projects on display are in surrounding rural counties such as Putnam, Auglaize, Mercer, Hancock, Van Wert, and Wyandot counties. This is the first year for the regional planning organization, and they felt it was a long time overdue to solve the unique needs that exist in the rural counties surrounding Lima.
Lima Sister Cities Association is celebrating a 25-year relationship with Harima-cho, Japan. To help mark the quarter century of friendship and collaboration, the organization is starting a large project to document the history of the sister city partnership. They are looking for old photos, videos, and even some short letters either from trips to Japan or from people hosting representatives of Harima-cho here in Lima. The project will not only show the cultural exchange between the two cities but also the growth of the program over the last two decades.
The City of Lima will be distributing over one million dollars of home and CDBG funds into the community for various projects. For 2024, a little over 275,000 of home funds and about $1.05 million of CDBG funds combined for a grand total of approximately $1.33 million will be funneled into the city. These numbers do not include additional carryover funds also being distributed out. Out of the 28 applications, 27 projects will receive a portion of these funds with the goal of positively enhancing community operations.
The Lima/Allen Co. Regional Planning Commission talks about the local issue of "Urban Sprawl," and how it is being address through the cable road project.
The Board of Park Commissioners with the Heritage Trails Park District were busy Tuesday Evening inside the Wapakoneta Chamber of Commerce with budgetary and future event planning. Currently, hundreds of people are involved in the district's 2023 Cabin Fever Hike Series, which is part of the Grand Lake Health System Road to Fitness Program, but the district is already looking further ahead.
Events like the "Healthy Families Expo" allow Activate Allen County to gather statistics and educate people on healthy lifestyle choices. It also gets individuals connected with services that may not have been available to them before this opportunity. The expo is scheduled for Saturday, November 19th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Veterans Civic Center in Lima's town square. It's a free family-friendly event.
The Division of State Fire Marshal and the National Fire Protection Association are partnering to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 9-15. This year’s campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape” works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires.
