Ohio raises their minimum wage based on the increase in the rate of inflation.   

They make some of the best employees, and OhioMeansJobs Allen County encourages employers to hire them. November is recognized as Hire a Veteran Month, but OhioMeansJobs Allen County says hiring veterans should be a practice you do all year long. OhioMeansJobs officials say they have a special skill set that those who have never been in the military may not possess. Veterans move to the top of the list for assistance when looking for employment.

ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - The Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a forum for local businesses to learn about Ohio's employment l…

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is looking into the circumstances behind a fatal accident on Tuesday at Resource Recycling, located on Neubrecht Road in Lima. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, an employee was working on a conveyor around 45 feet off the ground when it was turned on. Officials say the employee fell to their death.

Statewide 25.6% of students were considered chronically absent, or have missed 10% of the school year or more no matter what the reason.  

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The City of Lima is continuing their efforts to promote better neighborhoods with their annual impact grants.

October 1, 2024, Press Release from the University of Northwestern Ohio: The University of Northwestern Ohio’s Annual Fall Career Fair will occur on October 8th, 2024, in the UNOH Event Center. Open to all current students and alumni, this event will connect local, regional, and national companies with nearly 3,000 potential employees from various programs. The Career Fair will run from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and again from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., providing attendees ample time to meet and network with over 70 well-known companies seeking talent across multiple industries.

October 1, 2024, Press Release from the Office of Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague: COLUMBUS – October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a perfect time to highlight the themes of independence and inclusion in the workplace. Through its STABLE Account program, the Ohio Treasurer’s office is proud to help thousands of individuals thrive in the workforce while being able to save and invest their earnings. A STABLE account is a specialized savings and investment account for people living with disabilities that allows them to save and invest money without losing eligibility for certain means-tested benefits, such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). STABLE accountholders can save up to $18,000 annually without losing federal assistance, and they can save an additional $14,580 each year if they’re employed. Earnings on STABLE accounts grow tax-free if they are spent on qualified expenses, which include housing, transportation, living expenses, healthcare, assistive technology, and more.

The City of Lima is looking for a new department head and a few other positions in its workforce. The position of the city's public works director is open as former director Kirk Niemeyer has taken a position in the private sector. The public works department addresses the physical needs of the city and is comprised of four divisions: engineering, buildings, streets, and parks, recreation, and forestry.  The city is also looking to fill the deputy director of housing and neighborhoods along with a new park ranger. The city's human resources department says the city is a good place to work and offers a great pay package with benefits.