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Mayor Smith visits local after school programs
Allen County

Mayor Smith visits local after school programs

  • Pearl Lewandowski
  • Updated Oct 23, 2025

October 23 is "Lights On Afterschool Day", a national celebration recognizing programs that keep kids learning after the school day ends.

2:24
Lima breaks ground on Twin Lakes floating solar array
Allen County
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Lima breaks ground on Twin Lakes floating solar array

  • Pearl Lewandowski
  • Updated Oct 23, 2025

The city of Lima broke ground Thursday morning on the Twin Lakes Floating Solar Array, a multi-million-dollar renewable energy investment that’s been years in the making.

1:27
Lima Mayor shares how technology strengthens communities at national conference
Allen County
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Lima Mayor shares how technology strengthens communities at national conference

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated Sep 29, 2025

Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith participated in a national panel at the Ford Pro Accelerate conference to discuss how technology and AI tools can support businesses and improve city services.

1:42
Lima City Council approves water deal for American Township Data Center
Allen County

Lima City Council approves water deal for American Township Data Center

  • Conner Prince
  • Updated Sep 15, 2025

Following extensive discussion at a special meeting, Lima City Council voted to move forward with the sale of city water to the American Township data center known as Project BOSC.

6:08
Lima mayor gives updates on city improvements, new programs
Noon Edition

Lima mayor gives updates on city improvements, new programs

  • Updated Jul 16, 2025

Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith is in to give us updates on what the City of Lima is working on as well as accomplishments on what the city has achieved.

1:14
Lima council approves observatory funding and riverfront development
Allen County

Lima council approves observatory funding and riverfront development

  • Updated Jul 1, 2025

LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - Lima City Council had a full agenda Monday night, including two key ordinances that could impact the city’s future develop…

1:31
Mayor Smith highlights Opportunity Zones, bipartisanship at U.S. Conference of Mayors
Allen County
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Mayor Smith highlights Opportunity Zones, bipartisanship at U.S. Conference of Mayors

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated Jun 20, 2025

Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith is one of more than 250 mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Tampa this weekend. Smith says some of the topics addressed include economic development, infrastructure, and housing.

0:52
Lima Mayor Smith, administration continue walking wards to hear resident concerns
Allen County

Lima Mayor Smith, administration continue walking wards to hear resident concerns

  • Stacey Myers Cook
  • Updated Jun 10, 2025

“We’re hearing from residents about needing more curbs, more street paving, as well as lighting,” Smith said. “That’s an ongoing discussion we’re having in the city about how we can use our existing resources to be able to deliver those necessities to our neighborhoods.”

1:43
Allen County law enforcement hold memorial service for fallen officers
Allen County
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Allen County law enforcement hold memorial service for fallen officers

  • Updated May 7, 2025

Lima and Allen County law enforcement gathered on Wednesday to honor the fallen officers who have served in the line of duty.

0:57
Lima mayor continues ‘Walking the Wards’ initiative through May
Allen County

Lima mayor continues ‘Walking the Wards’ initiative through May

  • Stacey Myers Cook
  • Updated Apr 30, 2025

“It’s a great opportunity to talk about streets, sidewalks, curbs,” Coleman said. “There’s been a lot of talk about trash, so we’ve been looking at that too—actually bringing along trash bags with us now to pick up litter during the walks. We’re really getting involved.”

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