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Eleven area students receive John Philip Sousa Award; Elida senior earns scholarship
Allen County

Eleven area students receive John Philip Sousa Award; Elida senior earns scholarship

  • Stacey Myers Cook
  • Updated Apr 21, 2026

The Lima Kiwanis Club honored 11 Allen County high school musicians with the prestigious John Philip Sousa Award. Elida senior Benton Harris was also awarded a $4,000 scholarship to pursue a degree in music education.

Ohio State Lima students showcase research at undergraduate forum
Allen County

Ohio State Lima students showcase research at undergraduate forum

  • Pearl Lewandowski
  • Updated Apr 9, 2026

Ohio State Lima students showcased months of research today at the campus’ undergraduate research forum.

Grand Lake Area Literature Festival inspires young readers with books, authors, and rewards
Mercer County

Grand Lake Area Literature Festival inspires young readers with books, authors, and rewards

  • Sophia Fields
  • Updated Mar 22, 2026

There was a great turnout for a literature festival today.

Rudolph defends public education, invites community to see Lima schools’ success
Allen County

Rudolph defends public education, invites community to see Lima schools’ success

  • Stacey Myers Cook
  • Updated Mar 18, 2026

Lima City Schools Superintendent Andre Rudolph is challenging claims that public schools are failing, pointing to student success and district achievements.
The district is inviting the community to an open house to showcase programs, accomplishments and “Spartan Pride.”

Allen County 5th and 6th Graders face off in 37th Annual Quiz Bowl Finals
Allen County

Allen County 5th and 6th Graders face off in 37th Annual Quiz Bowl Finals

  • Conner Prince
  • Updated Feb 23, 2026

Quite a few 5th and 6th grade students put on their thinking caps to test their trivia knowledge!

Lima Schools superintendent promotes ‘A Place for Every Student’
Allen County

Lima Schools superintendent promotes ‘A Place for Every Student’

  • Stacey Myers Cook
  • Updated Feb 23, 2026

“A place for every student” was the message shared Thursday at the Lima Exchange Club as Lima City Schools Superintendent Andre Rudolph outlined the district’s programs and goals.

Lima NAACP awards scholarships to three local students
Allen County
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Lima NAACP awards scholarships to three local students

  • Pearl Lewandowski
  • Updated Jul 27, 2025

The Lima NAACP awarded scholarships to three local students Saturday.

Governor DeWine announces more than $45 Million in literacy grants for schools
Auglaize County

Governor DeWine announces more than $45 Million in literacy grants for schools

  • Press release written and provided by the Office of Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine
  • Jul 17, 2025

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) Director Stephen D. Dackin today announced the award of $45.9 million in Comprehensive Literacy State Development grants to 33 schools and districts across the state.

Whirlpool Foundation announces 2025 Sons & Daughters Scholarship recipients
Hancock County

Whirlpool Foundation announces 2025 Sons & Daughters Scholarship recipients

  • Press release written and provided by the Whirlpool Foundation
  • Updated May 27, 2025

The Whirlpool Foundation announced that it has awarded 23 scholarships to the students of Whirlpool Corporation employees through the Sons & Daughters College & Vocational Training Scholarship Program. The scholarship program is in its 73rd year.

Lima Senior Students celebrate their next steps on Signing Day
Allen County

Lima Senior Students celebrate their next steps on Signing Day

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated May 13, 2025

The hard work of Lima Senior High School graduates was recognized during the school’s annual academic signing ceremony.

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