Mayor Sharetta Smith is inviting Lima residents to submit questions for the interactive State of the City address on April 2. The event will be held at Joe Henderson Auditorium and streamed live online.
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Activate Allen County is hosting its third annual Chili for Charity event to raise funds for local mental and behavioral health programs. Community members can attend, enjoy a meal and vote on which organizations receive funding.
Nutrien Lima is preparing for a scheduled August turnaround, a temporary plant shutdown for maintenance and upgrades. The project is expected to bring increased traffic and a boost to local businesses as hundreds of contract workers come to the area.
Mercy Health Lima is working with community partners to combat youth nicotine use through its “Live Vape Free” program. The initiative provides personalized, text-based support to help teens quit vaping and avoid long-term addiction.
Registration for the Lima Noon Optimist Safety City Summer Academy opens March 27, offering a free safety education program for children ages 5 to 9. Organizers say spots fill quickly, with 12 sessions planned throughout the summer.
Students at Lima Central Catholic completed nearly 600 random acts of kindness in just two weeks as part of the “Doing A-OK Challenge.” The effort is now being passed on to Shawnee High School as organizers aim to expand the movement and reach one million acts of kindness.
The City of Lima kicks off the fourth trail of their "America 250 Lima Local History Hunt" Friday at Artspace Lima, highlighting the region’s arts, architecture, and cultural landmarks. The first 500 participants to complete the trail will receive a commemorative pin.
The 38th Kewpee High School Invitational Exhibit opens Friday at Artspace Lima, featuring 195 juried works from 24 regional schools. The exhibit, the largest student art show in the region, will remain on display through April 11.
The Lima Rotary Club and Mercy Health Saint Rita’s continue their decades-long partnership through the MESA program, sending incubators and medical equipment to developing countries. The donations support infant health and provide critical resources to clinics and hospitals in need.