Liz Smith with the Lima Public Library tells us more about their upcoming renovation project!
Many shoppers return each year to find specialty items and support the cause.
“I’m always here, first of all for the variety of cookies. They are absolutely delicious,” said attendee Judy Bourk. “I used to be a volunteer here and work, but now I just come and buy the goodies.”
“They have nice stuff, reasonably priced, and it supports a good cause,” said Bill King, who stopped by the fair.
“Well, we know some people that do the arts and crafts here, and I think it’s a worthy cause for what their project is for the year,” said Helen Kunkleman. “So it’s worth it. It’s fun. We do the raffle, I haven’t won, but it’s still worth it.”
There's some renovations happening at the Putnam County Courthouse - commissioner John Schlumbohm is in to show us the updates!
The new administration building marks the first phase of a broader effort to reconfigure the locations of county offices and courtrooms. Once county departments have moved into the new facility, interior renovations to the historic courthouse will begin. Those upgrades will allow all county courts to be consolidated into one location.
FINDLAY, OH (WLIO) - Sunday was a big day for the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, celebrating 135 years of service to county residents.
Our Daily Bread in Downtown Lima showed the public their newly finished renovations made to the building. Our Daily Bread was joined by the Lima Allen County Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the exterior improvements completed. The entire front side of the building was renovated. A bright red "Our Daily Bread" sign was installed along with a brand new front porch that has a handicap accessible ramp attached. New security lights were also installed on the front side. With these new features, Our Daily Bread Director, Randy Kimpel, hopes to help even more people.
After nearly a year of fundraising, the organization is ready to complete the new facade project. The project includes new metal siding, a new porch, and a sign. It's expected to take 3 weeks, and during that time they won't be able to use the dining room. They are getting a tent provided by Mercy Health-St. Rita's to put in the empty lot next door. But they are looking for picnic tables that they can use for that time.
WAPAKONETA, OH (WLIO) - Wapakoneta's Fraternal Order of Eagles gave public tours of their newly renovated spaces on Saturday.
After nearly 3 years of laborious construction, The Ohio Theatre Lima opens the curtain to the public for a special night!
The Allen County Regional Planning Commission is making some big changes at their office in downtown Lima. Over the next week, workers will be removing the awning that has seen damage over the years.