For the past decade, the annual Fishing Derby has been a staple of the Star Spangled Spectacular, giving families a chance to learn basic angling skills like tying knots, baiting hooks, and removing fish from their lines.
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The Star Spangled Spectacular kicked off a full day of activities with the Freedom 5K. Over 400 runners and walkers braved the heat Friday morning to take on the more than three-mile course around Lima.
Betsy Billingsley with Visit Greater Lima has more on what's happening in the area in July, and about Lima making an exciting list!
Veterans will be honored during the annual car cruise-in at the Star Spangled Spectacular!
The organizers of the 4th of July Veterans Cruise-in presented a check to the Veterans Food Pantry of Northwest Ohio. The donation will provide much-needed food assistance to veterans, their spouses, and active-duty service personnel. The organizers were able to raise twelve hundred dollars through donations at the Veterans Cruise-in Car Show in Faurot Park as part of the Star Spangled Spectacular, and they are happy to help those who served.
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LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Plenty of families refused to let a little rain keep them from one of Lima's favorite 4th of July traditions.
Various skill levels participate in the first ever Round Net Tournament in Lima.
500 people start their 4th of July by taking part in the annual Freedom 5K in Lima.
It's only two weeks away, and the organizers are encouraging car enthusiasts to get their rides ready. The annual Veterans' Appreciation Car Cruise-in at the Star Spangled Spectacular is looking for cars and trucks to participate. There will be more than 40 prizes to be awarded in several categories. It's located east of Diamond One in Faurot Park and is free and open to the public.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The City of Lima and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources teamed up Tuesday to teach Lima kids to love fishing.