Close up of car tire covered with snow on a slippery road.
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283 residents dropped off items filling 44 dumpsters. More than 2,700 tires were collected, and 104 cubic yards of brush was collected with 126 volunteers assisting at a total of 19 dumpsters location. The city wants to thank Rumpke for their help in providing the dumpsters.
June 11th is the last of the “Mayor’s Spring Clean-Up” initiative. During the last three Saturdays, 195 people brought items to dumpster locations. They brought 378-loads to fill 34-dumpsters and were helped by 83 volunteers. There will be six sites for drop off giving you no excuse not to do a little spring cleaning.
Following the holiday weekend, the Mayor's Spring Cleanup will continue this Saturday. For those who haven't had a chance to pitch in you will be able to this Saturday or next Saturday, June 11. The past two weekends have been a success allowing over 50 volunteers to help out and encouraging almost 200 people to get rid of their junk. At least 19 dumpsters have been filled with nearly 250 loads, and almost 1,500 tires.
With one cleanup in the books, the City of Lima is eager to continue the cleanup for the next 3 weekends.
Gas prices are not coming down anytime soon, and paying four dollars or more for a gallon of gas will eat into your wallet pretty quick. But Automotive experts say there are some things that you can do help improve your fuel economy.
Snow from the winter months can have a lasting effect on your vehicle as it melts. Your vehicle's alignment and suspension could be affected, meaning it is highly advised once the snow melts that you get your vehicle checked. Your tires could also be affected by bad alignment. It is recommended that you check the condition of your tires to ensure that they are in good shape. Potholes are now more visible on roadways, and they can cause serious damage to your vehicle.
If you're on the roads while the weather isn't ideal, the Ohio State Highway Patrol has a few tips to keep in mind to keep and other drivers safe. The biggest things to remember when the roads are covered in ice and snow are to slow down, watch your following distance behind the person in front of you, and check your tires, battery, and windshield wipers before heading out.
The Allen Economic Development Group is asking commissioners to approve an enterprise zone agreement for K&M Tires.