Stacey Myers Cook
Five-year-old Liam DeLong of Lima has advanced to the semifinals of a national Junior Ranger Champion Competition focused on nature and wildlife. He now relies on daily public voting support as he continues competing for a $20,000 prize and an adventure with Jeff Corwin.
The YWCA of Northwest Ohio recognized child care providers serving families across its eight-county region during a special appreciation event Thursday. The agency also highlighted its educational resource programs that provide books, games and learning materials for families, teachers and administrators.
Members of the Lima Festival and Amphitheater Alliance assembled a new multipurpose tent at the Greater Lima Region Amphitheater ahead of the summer event season. The amphitheater’s summer schedule begins May 15 with a free concert featuring Shucking Bubba Deluxe.
Area residents getting the chance to dispose of important documents without worries.
Students from Lima City Schools spent the morning at Faurot Park learning fishing skills through a partnership between Lima Parks and Recreation and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The program gave children the opportunity to catch fish, learn boating basics and gain hands-on outdoor experience.
More than 100 people gathered at the Veterans Memorial Civic Center in Lima for the 75th observance of the National Day of Prayer. The event united community, religious and government leaders in prayer for the nation, families, military members and political leaders.
The West Ohio Community Action Partnership is holding a diaper drive during Community Action Awareness Month to help stock its Corner Store for local families. Donations will also help WOCAP meet federal in-kind funding requirements while supporting community involvement.
The West Ohio Community Action Partnership hosted a community resource fair to connect residents with local social service agencies and support programs during Community Action Awareness Month. The event also featured Fifth Third’s Financial Empowerment Mobile Unit, offering free financial guidance and credit checks to the public.
The Allen County Veterans Transportation Center officially opened, providing shelter for veterans and transportation vehicles during medical appointment pickups. The Allen County Veterans Service Commission is also expanding its services to offer free rides to local private medical appointments for veterans.