The information and referral service received more than 3,000 calls and texts in 2025.
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The Lima Salvation Army says cold temperatures and seasonal illnesses may have contributed to lower donations during its annual Red Kettle Campaign.
“We want them to actually come inside and see what's inside the building, not just the esthetics, but also the type of program and things like that that we have at Bradfield. I'm excited. And one of the things also is we're pushing our membership drive. We're trying to get our membership drive going,” said Chris Jackson, executive director of the Bradfield Community Center.
“A lot of them have needs, just like our clients do,” said Greg Sowinski, communications coordinator for Allen County Children Services. “So just because they're not a client of the agency does not mean that they don't face some of the similar issues that our clients face, especially with financial means being limited.”
Effective September 1, 2025 the Area Agency on Aging 3 will no longer be the provider for Allen County 211.
The event brought together representatives from a variety of community-based organizations to better understand each other’s services and establish stronger referral networks.
Crossroads Crisis Center launches their month-long campaign to raise awareness for domestic violence
Many people and community groups walked the streets of Lima to raise awareness for an important cause. October is "Domestic Violence Awareness Month," and on Tuesday, Crossroads Crisis Center kicked off their month-long campaign to raise awareness their "We Walk for Victims" to honor all survivors and victims of domestic violence. Before the walk inside the Lima Public Library, Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith signed a proclamation recognizing the city's support for domestic violence awareness along with Crossroads dedicating two books to the library. Tuesday night's walk is the first of many events planned by Crossroads to honor victims and survivors all month long.
AUGLAIZE AND LOGAN COUNTIES, OH (WLIO) - Starting Monday, FEMA will have two offices in our region to help victims of the March 14th tornadoes.
A working smoke alarm can be the difference between life and death when a home fire strikes. That from the American Red Cross as they prepare to canvas in the Lima area this Saturday to promote fire safety and their annual "Sound the Alarm" event. They will be in the area of the Chapter House on Collett Street, placing door hangers to inform residents that volunteers will be out Saturday, May 18th, to install smoke alarms and how to sign up for one. You will get some fire safety education information as well.
Mail carriers in the Lima area are once again working to "Stamp Out Hunger." Each year, on the second Saturday of May, letter carriers across the nation collect non-perishable food donations from residents on their routes. They are asking you to put the food out by your mailbox early this Saturday, May 11th, as there will be volunteers out assisting them with the collection. The donations stay local and help families struggling with food insecurities.