The Lima affiliate of the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice is hosting a free financial literacy workshop for students in grades 8 through 12. The event aims to teach essential money management skills and help teens prepare for future financial decisions.
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Jones said, “After about 30 years of just working around young people, I started listening to them, and I realized that they were walking around in torment and trauma silently, and they wouldn't say anything or share. But after listening to their stories, they needed help, and they really didn't know how to navigate their mental health journey.”
Sexting — the act of sending or sharing sexual messages, images or explicit photos through phones, the internet or social media — can have both legal and emotional consequences, particularly for minors.
FRANKLIN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - Three teenagers have been charged with the death of an Ohio mom who tried to stop them from stealing her car with her child inside. A 19-year-old and two 16-year-olds have been charged with murder for the death of 29-year-old Alexa Stakely on the evening of July 11th.
May 14, 2024, Press Release from the Department of Public Safety: COLUMBUS — Free hands-on training is available this summer for teen drivers in Ohio to practice crash avoidance techniques and gain the experience necessary to become safer drivers. The Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) is partnering with three Advanced Driver Training programs to increase access to these specially designed classes that address the leading causes of teen crashes.
The Wheelhouse is a Christian cooperative service that provides refurbished bicycles to adults in need. On Wednesday, local teens in the area had the opportunity to learn from the individuals and volunteers at the Wheelhouse about their work as well as how to make bike repairs on their own.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Allen County Public Health heard feedback from area youth about where public streets and sidewalks could be improved.
Our thoughts go out to our former colleague and current Fox News Meteorologist Adam Klotz who was attacked on a New York subway after he defended a man who was being harassed by a group of teens.
19-year-old Jaquan Glenn signed a speedy time waiver in Allen County Common Pleas Court. His trial has been moved to February of 2023. Glenn and five other teens were charged with the murder of 17-year-old Jaden Halpern. According to law enforcement, on June 10th, the teens tried to lure Halpern out of his Lane Avenue home.
Youth ages 12 to 17 and their guardians are invited to visit the drop-in center from now through September 23rd for an open house from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Teens will receive a backpack filled with back-to-school items. Guardians just fill out an intake form and complete a five-minute tour of the facility. From this point, area teens are free to visit anytime during the rest of the school year to receive meals, complete homework, and receive the services they provide.