Soldiers of Honor and New Look Fitness will host the Safe Summer Block Party on Saturday in downtown Lima, offering free activities and resources for local families. Organizers say the event is designed to help children begin their summer on a positive note while connecting them with programs and opportunities in the community.

Shawnee High School students recorded more than 1,700 acts of kindness as part of a regional school challenge. The initiative, created by a Lima resident, is now expanding as students challenge other districts to participate.

The Lima Family YMCA will host its Mother Son Super Hero Party on May 2, inviting families for a night of themed fun and bonding. The popular event is free for members and $10 for non-members, with registration encouraged due to high demand.

Two clubs teamed up to plant buckeye seeds for first graders today.

Shelley Ferguson, director of Lima City Life Rally Point, said, “When you have kids out there who are thinking they're all in this by themselves, they don't have anybody in their court to back them up. They're lonely, they're afraid. They do not have that foundational support. So it's very important that kids know that, hey, we are rallying around you as a community. You can lean on us for support, and we are there to love you and to support you in the things that you need.”

The Playground Program, designed to provide safe and enjoyable activities for youth during the summer, will wrap up next week. The final outings include a trip to Edgewood Skate Arena and a visit from representatives of the Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum.

LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - Local students showed their appreciation for the first responders in the area.

Participating adults and high school students listened to various presentations and engaged in different scenarios to help understand peer similarities and differences and how those things can unite to make the community a better place.