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Lima family seeks community support after devastating house fire
Allen County

Lima family seeks community support after devastating house fire

  • Conner Prince
  • Updated Mar 20, 2026

A local family, along with support from the Lima chapter of the NAACP and Fifth Ward Councilman Thomas Jones, is seeking community assistance after a house fire.

McDonald’s of Ohio delivers school supplies to Allen County Children Services
Allen County

McDonald’s of Ohio delivers school supplies to Allen County Children Services

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated Aug 8, 2025

On Friday, the company delivered boxes from its three-week school supply drive to Allen County Children Services.

Lima City Schools hosts annual back-to-school celebration and supply giveaway
Allen County

Lima City Schools hosts annual back-to-school celebration and supply giveaway

  • Pearl Lewandowski
  • Updated Aug 6, 2025

Hundreds of families gathered today for Lima City Schools’ annual back-to-school celebration and supply giveaway.

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Back to School Block Party is just under a week away
Noon Edition

Back to School Block Party is just under a week away

  • Updated Aug 4, 2025

The FreshnFaded Back to School party is coming up, and there's several partners helping for the event!

Deadline approaching to donate supplies McDonald’s of Ohio School Supply Drive
Allen County

Deadline approaching to donate supplies McDonald’s of Ohio School Supply Drive

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated Jul 30, 2025

McDonald’s locations — including 12 in the Lima area — along with partners, the Tom Ahl Family of Dealerships and Hometown Stations, have boxes ready to be filled with school supplies. They're looking for anything from pencils and paper, to glue, crayons, and backpacks.

Back to School celebration, school supply giveaway, coming Aug. 6
Allen County

Back to School celebration, school supply giveaway, coming Aug. 6

  • Press release written and provided by Lima City Schools
  • Jul 28, 2025

The Lima City Schools will hold its annual Back to School Celebration and School Supply Giveaway from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, at Martin Luther King Park, 400 E. Eighth Street.

Festive spirit fills The Meeting Place on Market for its annual “Christmas in July”
Allen County

Festive spirit fills The Meeting Place on Market for its annual “Christmas in July”

  • Conner Prince
  • Updated Jul 25, 2025

It may be hot outside, but the Christmas spirit was alive and well Thursday in downtown Lima. The Meeting Place on Market hosted its annual “Christmas in July” event, featuring festive music, holiday-themed beverages and sweet treats.

Community asked to help fill school supply needs at Allentown Road Walmart
Allen County

Community asked to help fill school supply needs at Allentown Road Walmart

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated Jul 16, 2025

With the new school year just weeks away, the Lima Salvation Army is working to ensure students have what they need to succeed.  In partnership with the Allentown Road Walmart, the organization is hosting a "Stuff the Bus" donation drive this week and next.

Downtown Lima business celebrates ‘Christmas in July’ while giving back to the community
Allen County

Downtown Lima business celebrates ‘Christmas in July’ while giving back to the community

  • Stacey Myers Cook
  • Updated Jul 18, 2025

This year, organizers are adding a new twist by partnering with Saint Luke’s Church for a donation drive. They are collecting non-perishable food and hygiene items to benefit local shelters, emphasizing the importance of giving back all year long.

McDonald’s launches third annual school supply drive across Ohio
Allen County

McDonald’s launches third annual school supply drive across Ohio

  • Updated Jul 16, 2025

McDonald’s locations across the greater Ohio region are once again helping kids gear up for the upcoming school year.

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