The City of Lima has approved funding for the fourth phase of its lead service line replacement program, keeping the project ahead of the federal timeline. City officials say more than 1,300 lead service lines have already been replaced, with phase four expected to begin in March 2027.

Thermometers are buried in the red this week and that has some local companies working to beat the heat.

The Allen County Engineer’s Office has outlined its road work plan for 2026.

Lima officials are detailing a proposed safety improvement project for Cable Road after crash data showed a high rate of accidents and injuries along the corridor. The plan has sparked debate among residents and businesses, with the city encouraging the public to review project details online.

The City of Lima is hiring seasonal workers to support parks and recreation programs this summer.
Positions include playground leaders and maintenance crews, with applications available online.

With all the snow and crews still working on clearing streets trash pick up in the City of Lima will be delayed.

City officials have issued a snow emergency that requires residents to follow a specific way of parking after a snowfall.

With more than 8 inches of snow falling from Saturday to late last night, the city of Lima is still working to dig out.

For those who prefer to dispose of their leaves early, the City of Lima Compost Facility on East Hanthorn Road will accept leaves and tree debris before pickup begins. A copy of the resident’s water bill must be shown when dropping off materials.

Ross Vennekotter, Civil Engineer II for the City of Lima, said, “Warm weather… it does make the cooling of the asphalt take a little longer, a few more passes with the rollers, but it is pretty nice without having major rain events.”