“We have a lot of excellent organizations in the community that do great things for people of all ages,” said Troy Elwer, incoming Rotary Foundation president. “Our main goal and mission as the Rotary Foundation Board is to award them with grant opportunities and dollars that they can either put toward their general operating budget for the year or for a specific project that they’re looking to accomplish, either in a facility or in the community.”
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.
The event will feature games such as “The Right Price” and “Final Feud,” giving contestants the chance to take the stage for a nostalgic and entertaining evening. Proceeds will support various Downtown Lima Inc. initiatives aimed at enhancing the city’s downtown area.
Allen County Museum board members expressed their gratitude to students from Apollo’s Construction Equipment Technology class for their hard work on the property, which required more repairs than museum volunteers could handle.
FINDLAY, OH (WLIO) - The city of Findlay held a "State of the City” address Wednesday afternoon.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The Lima Finance Committee gathered to discuss the Mayor's 2025 budget estimate.
September 12, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Transportation District 1: LIMA, Ohio (Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024) - The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) invites the public to a meeting to discuss three upcoming projects that will improve safety along the U.S. 30 and U.S. 224 corridors in northwest Van Wert County. The meeting will begin with a short presentation followed by an open house during which the project teams and exhibits will be available. All meeting materials will be available on the project websites after the meeting. Scan the QR codes or visit the websites listed below. Requests for interpretation service or reasonable accommodation may be submitted through the project website, mail, email, and by phone to the appropriate project manager listed below.
June 25, 2024, Press Release from the Office of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine: (COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced that the state is supporting 35 projects to preserve dozens of historic buildings across Ohio. More than $68 million in tax credits will be awarded to 12 communities as part of the Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program. The program provides financial incentives for the private redevelopment of historic buildings that are vacant and/or generate little economic activity.
Updates were given about the new county administrative building, the Cable Road project, and a new program that will take "One Ohio Funds" to assist individuals battling opioid addiction toward the road to recovery. All involved say communication is key to moving forward.
Lima City Council green lights over $250,000 to be allocated for over a dozen community projects. The city will be distributing around $278,000 of CDBG and Home funds to 13 projects that provide support services for people and families with low-to-moderate income.
