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Although Valentine’s Day has passed, one local business is not quite done spreading the love yet. Yazel’s Flowers & Gifts in Lima had its best Valentine’s Day in nine years over the weekend. To show their appreciation, the small business wanted to find a way to give back to the community.

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When many people think of Valentine's, flowers may come to mind, and Haehn's Florist in Wapak has been preparing for this holiday for a while now. The owner says that it's a big process every year to get everything planned out and ready for the influx of orders that they receive right around Valentine's Day. Another local store that is seeing a lot of business is Winan's Chocolates. They've been putting together chocolate boxes and filling orders for people, and that's been a big thing for them, especially as a local business that is still trudging through the COVID-19 pandemic.

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They are raffling off a basket full of goodies that is just perfect for your special someone. It is a taste of Italy containing four bottles of premium wine, an Italian classic cookbook, along with an assortment of Italian inspired goodies. It’s valued at $275 and tickets are only $25 each for a chance to win. The winning ticket will be picked by Maestro Andrew Crust live on Facebook Thursday, February 11th at 11 a.m. All proceeds go to the benefit of the Lima Symphony. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling their office.

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The Lima Fire Department getting a little love on this Valentine's Day. Students from Lima City School’s Freedom Elementary making a stop at Central Fire Station this morning. They came bearing gifts of Valentines and candy, lifesavers to be exact. Firefighters on hand were thankful for the treats and gave the group the chance to see the trucks up close and personal. The youngsters were just happy to give back to the fireman.