“The FBI wants the chief to know they are a resource for the department,” Nelsen said. “It’s all about partnerships. Any chance we get to shake a chief's hand, hear about what they do, and talk about how we can work together is a good day, and that's why we're here—just to congratulate the chief.”
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“We will be doing an honor escort from the American Legion to the fairgrounds that day,” said Tamara Wilson, executive director of the Allen County Veterans Service Commission. “We will have police and fire escorts that will lead us into the fairgrounds for our Veterans Day at the Allen County Fair, and we would like our community to participate and give our veterans of Allen County a proper welcome home.”
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Wearing caps and gowns, the Class of 2025 gathered to receive scholarships from local organizations, businesses, families, and other supporters. This year’s graduating class earned a record-breaking $4.2 million in scholarship awards — the most in school history — to support their college and career goals.
“It’s a matter of culture here at Lima Memorial,” Swick said. “We’re a culture of family, quality care in a family atmosphere. It’s amazing to find the generosity and how people recognize one another. We’re a team, and that’s how we take care of patients. That’s how we take care of individuals.”
Bath High School’s Interact Club, sponsored by the Lima Rotary Club, is 75 members strong and committed to giving back. While each student is required to complete at least 24 hours of community service per year, many go far beyond that.
Jones has been personally surprising local teachers and support staff across Lima with invitations to the banquet, offering them a night of recognition for their dedication and service.
The scholarship, established in memory of the late Lima Senior High School band director and Kiwanis member Ronald W. Richards, is awarded to graduating Allen County seniors planning to major in music or a related field.
City and county officials, staff from ACCS, and concerned citizens gathered for the agency’s annual flag-raising ceremony to mark the beginning of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Coniah Burklund and Madilyn Grundisch assisted the Lima Fire Department in raising the flag.
The event served as a reminder of the vital role community partnerships play in fostering inclusion and opportunity for individuals with developmental disabilities.