A Care-A-Van from 92.1 The Frog delivered listener-donated toys and supplies to support nearly 200 children in the Allen County Children Services Adopt-a-Family holiday program.
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The Autism Life Center hosted its 5th annaual Sensory Friendly Trick or Treat in Lima, giving families a fun and inclusive way to celebrate Halloween.
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They've raised more than a million dollars locally over the past 20 years to help families dealing with childhood cancer.
The Lima Fire Department was called out to the Woof Boom Radio Stations at 57 Town Square just after 11:30 am for reports of heavy smoke coming from the building. A fire had broken out on the second floor on the back side of the building, fire crews had it contained quickly. The cause of the fire appears to be electric in nature, it is unknown the cost of the damage. The radio stations are still on the air. Smoke did spread to the adjacent building. When investigating an alarm at ArtSpace Lima, firefighters discovered a water line broke in their photo lab. The fire department had part of the square and Market St. shut down while they cleaned up from the fire.
Woof Boom radio stations in Lima continued their annual initiative to support Allen County Children Services with a gift drive to collect everything from toys and books to those everyday essentials like laundry detergent and diapers. They managed to pack the van full and unloaded the items today at their Towne Square studio. Money is tight for many during the holidays, and the goal is to lighten the load for the families they support.
With a little Christmas magic, a true sign of the holidays is burning bright in Downtown Lima. Downtown Lima Inc. and Woof Boom Radio Stations held the first ever "Lights on Lima". Before the tree was lit, there was festival like atmosphere on the Town Square with face painting and activities for the kids. Plus, free popcorn, hot chocolate and cotton candy for everyone to enjoy. Santa was around passing out candy canes to people that came down and Mayor Sharettta Smith read a proclamation declaring the day “Light on Lima” day, and the opening of the holiday season in the city.
Downtown Lima Inc. is hosting a new event called "Lights on Lima" to be held on Friday, November 25th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Lima's town square. Plans are still in the making but those involved say it will be a family-friendly event to ring in the holidays with a variety of activities. Organizers say the lighting of the downtown Christmas tree is an event that people look forward to each year and they wanted to keep that tradition.
The Ohio Theatre was decked out in dazzling lights and shiny streamers to show off to the students celebrating their prom night. Since students' proms have been canceled, and even many graduations canceled, Woof Boom wanted to give them an opportunity to enjoy a special night, even if it’s watched on a screen.
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