Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio honored the mentors who make its work possible during an appreciation event Thursday night.

Jason Aldrich, communications and PR manager for the West Ohio Food Bank, said, “That's always a big time of year for giving, and we urge folks to continue to do that, get your churches, your groups, your organizations, to come out and volunteer, to do food drives to help us with our food distributions that we do two times a month for the community.”

“But just being there and providing that listening. Erin, I think that's something that's very important for young people, is that we have that adult who is listening to them and not just directing them where to go, but also listening to their dreams and their hopes and their goals,” said Dr. Portia Smith, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters Northwestern Ohio.

A new ministry is launching in Lima with the goal of helping both people and animals heal from trauma.

The Allen County Veterans Service Commission is working to reach as many veterans as possible.

"Every month we put out 1,500 of these senior boxes throughout our service area, and we brought enough today in the time that we have available with Rotarians to pack at least 300 of those. So each day, we're consistently packing those boxes just to make sure that seniors have food on their tables," said Tommie Harner, CEO of the West Ohio Food Bank.

With spring upon us, the City of Lima is encouraging residents to think big when it comes to their spring cleaning.

February 21, 2025, Press Release from the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District: Here are some of the programs and events being offered by the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District for the beginning of March!

The Girl Scouts of Western Ohio is looking for volunteers to support its mission.