Stacey Myers Cook

Elementary students got a chance to enjoy some gooey fun while learning a science lesson ahead of the holiday break.

As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026, local educators are placing a renewed focus on hands-on history lessons.

A local mentoring organization has launched a new partnership aimed at reaching more at-risk youth in the community.

Activate Allen County is encouraging residents to take the first step toward quitting tobacco use, reminding people there is no need to wait to make a change.

The recent snowfall has made local law enforcement aware of some city ordinances that need to be addressed.

The Lima Police Department seeing some changes as several officers are moving up the ranks.

With uncertain revenues and the rising costs of goods and services - municipal budgets are tight, including the City of Lima's.

“Well, it's basically like a buddy's program where us eighth graders, we go down to the kindergarten room, and we sort of like make designs with the kids, and we like to spend time with them, so then they're just not stuck in class all day, so they can just have some fun,” said Matthew Askins, an eighth-grade student.

“We take a lot of food in, we push a lot of food out. Of course, we're the largest food distributor in west central Ohio. So anytime we have a company and we have a regular relationship with a company like Aunt Millie's, it's a great thing,” said Jason Aldrich, communications and public relations manager for the West Ohio Food Bank.