WAPAKONETA, OH — The 2025 Western Ohio Aquatic League Championships kicked off this weekend at the Wapakoneta Water Park, with more than 500 s…
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As progress is being made, H2Ohio is now extending its reach into other parts of the state. A key part of this expansion involves the Ohio Department of Agriculture working directly with farmers to implement water-friendly practices.
“But what the opportunity is,” said Kody Graham, head swim coach at the Lima YMCA, “is we get a chance to teach young swimmers, young people in our community, how to be safe around water. We also get a chance to interact with their parents, to share the language we use and the process we go through — how to safely enter and exit a body of water, and how to protect themselves in challenging situations.”
Volunteers fried up 300 pounds of fish and 600 pounds of French fries, serving it all with gallons of tartar sauce to satisfy hundreds of hungry supporters. Attendees had the option to dine in, take their meals to go, or have bulk orders delivered to local businesses.
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Lima Utilities Director Mike Caprella said the nearly 3 inches of rain that fell over the weekend have played a major role in refilling the city’s reservoirs. Rainwater runoff flows into the Ottawa and Auglaize rivers, which are then used to replenish the city’s five main reservoirs.
Pictured: Adirondack Beach Chairs on a Sun Beach in front of a Holiday Vacation Travel house
January 10, 2025, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources: COLUMBUS, Ohio – With winter settling across the state, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is reminding outdoor enthusiasts that “No Ice is Safe Ice” as part of its ongoing commitment to safety and education. Frozen lakes, ponds, and rivers may appear inviting for recreational activities, but ODNR urges all Ohioans to prioritize safety while enjoying winter pastimes.
Pictured: A frog sits and looks at a white lily.
Lima gets recognized for a future project that will be the largest one in the state. Wednesday evening, the city got the "Clean Energy Innovator Award" from "Power A Clean Future Ohio" for the floating solar field they are putting on the Twin Lake reservoir, next to the water treatment plant. The nearly five-and-a-half-million-dollar floating solar field will generate around two megawatts of power. The city pays around 200 thousand dollars a year to power the water treatment plant, and this will save the city money in years to come. The solar field will be made up of over 3,400 solar panels over four acres of the reservoir, which will be the largest floating solar field in the state.
Press Release written and provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 11, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development in Ohio State Director Jonathan McCracken today announced an investment of $22.4 million in loans and grants to four Ohio recipients that are intended to improve Ohio’s rural electric, water, and solid waste management infrastructure. “Ohio Rural Development is committed to increasing investments in Ohio’s rural communities to ensure that they continue to have access to essential services like clean water and reliable, affordable power,” said McCracken. “These investments today underscore USDA’s commitment to ensuring our rural communities have the resources they need to be competitive, sustain economic growth, and improve the quality of life for their residents.”