The Lima Community Aquatic Park is celebrating the end of summer with several family-friendly events, including Christmas in July, Veterans Appreciation Day and Glow Stick Night. The park is also continuing its Sensory Thursdays program in August to provide a quieter swimming experience for children with sensory sensitivities.
Young performers will showcase the skills they learned during the "Made for the Stage" Summer Camp in a free variety show Friday at Encore Theatre. Campers spent the week learning acting, writing, directing and other theatrical skills while preparing for their stage debut.
The Y2K Panthers will represent Lima at the AAU Junior Olympics in Iowa after qualifying through a series of successful track and field competitions. The team is seeking community donations through the Lima Community Foundation to help cover travel and competition expenses for the national meet.
Activate Allen County and community volunteers planted Lima's first urban orchard at the Jackson Street Garden to increase access to fresh fruit in a neighborhood considered a food desert. The project was funded through an Allen Lima Leadership grant, with additional support from the Lima Cenovus Refinery's We Care Program.
Six Lima firefighters have earned full rank after completing a year long probationary training program with the Lima Fire Department. The firefighters were recognized with helmet shields and badges during a ceremony as the department continues to maintain a staff of 75 firefighters.
Lima City Schools is reminding families about updates to the district's dress code ahead of the new school year, including expanded clothing options for students. District leaders hope the changes will help students feel more comfortable, improve attendance and increase classroom engagement.
The Lima Kiwanis Club is raffling off two Ohio State football season tickets to raise money for its "Safe Seats Save Lives" program. Proceeds from the fundraiser will help provide car seats for families in need, with the Lima Fire Department assisting with proper installation.
The Allen County Fair is preparing for its 176th year with more than $1.7 million in fairgrounds improvements and a renewed effort to recruit younger volunteers. Organizers will also celebrate America's 250th birthday throughout the nine-day fair, culminating with a fireworks display on the final night.
Allen County Sheriff Matt Treglia introduced the new Allen County Sheriff OH mobile app, giving residents access to customizable public safety information, weather alerts, inmate records and anonymous tip submissions. During his presentation, Treglia also warned residents about common scams and encouraged anyone with concerns to contact the sheriff's office before sharing personal information or sending money.
