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31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast set for Jan. 19
Allen County

31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast set for Jan. 19

  • Pearl Lewandowski
  • Updated Jan 7, 2026

The breakfast is set for Monday, Jan. 19, at 8 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Civic Center.

Dykstra begins tenure as Veterans Civic Center CEO with growth plans
Allen County

Dykstra begins tenure as Veterans Civic Center CEO with growth plans

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated Dec 1, 2025

Brian Dykstra, the new CEO of the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center, plans to expand both performing arts and convention opportunities while helping the public better understand how the facility operates.

Volunteers of all ages come together for annual Thanksgiving feast prep
Allen County
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Volunteers of all ages come together for annual Thanksgiving feast prep

  • Stacey Myers Cook
  • Updated Nov 26, 2025

Dozens of volunteers spent Wednesday preparing for Thursday’s Compassionate Ministries Thanksgiving Feast, transforming the Veterans Memorial Civic Center into a hub of activity ahead of the holiday meal.

Lima’s longstanding Thanksgiving tradition welcomes all for food and fellowship
Allen County

Lima’s longstanding Thanksgiving tradition welcomes all for food and fellowship

  • Stacey Myers Cook
  • Updated Nov 24, 2025

The 2025 Community Thanksgiving Meal, hosted by Compassionate Ministries of Lima, returns Thursday at the Veterans Memorial Civic Center, continuing a decades-long tradition of welcoming anyone seeking food and fellowship.

Activate Allen County, Mercy Health promote healthy holidays
Allen County

Activate Allen County, Mercy Health promote healthy holidays

  • Stacey Myers Cook
  • Updated Nov 17, 2025

Activate Allen County has once again teamed up with Mercy Health to host the annual “Healthy Families Expo” at the Veterans Memorial Civic Center this Saturday.

Lima's Samaritan House hosts annual “Raisin' Bread” fundraiser
Allen County

Lima's Samaritan House hosts annual “Raisin' Bread” fundraiser

  • Pearl Lewandowski
  • Updated Aug 13, 2025

The Samaritan House held its annual "Raisin' Bread" ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Civic Center to raise money for the nonprofit.

ArtSpace renovation, Veterans Memorial Grove construction underway
Allen County

ArtSpace renovation, Veterans Memorial Grove construction underway

  • Stacey Myers Cook
  • Updated Aug 12, 2025

ArtSpace Executive Director Sally Windle said the building has a rich history, but they only knew what the exterior looked like from photos at the Allen County Museum.

Vice President JD Vance to speak at Ohio Republican Dinner in Lima
Allen County

Vice President JD Vance to speak at Ohio Republican Dinner in Lima

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated Jun 16, 2025

Vice President Vance will serve as the keynote speaker at the Ohio Republican Dinner at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center on June 24.

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Civic Center CEO tells us more about their planned summer events
Noon Edition

Civic Center CEO tells us more about their planned summer events

  • Updated May 23, 2025

Abe Ambroza with the Veterans Memorial Civic Center is in to tell us about lots of summer fun planned downtown!

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Lima hosts Martial Arts Tournament, drawing competitors from around the U.S. and world
Allen County

Lima hosts Martial Arts Tournament, drawing competitors from around the U.S. and world

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated Apr 5, 2025

Lima was the place to be on Saturday, where people could test their physical and mental discipline on the mat or in the ring.

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