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Celebrating Our Spirit: Entertainment venues abound in the area
LIMA — Visiting local venues can be a great way to explore the community and discover new experiences. Whether looking for entertainment, culture or just a fun night out, there are plenty of options. → Read More
LCC students look forward at career day
LIMA — A career day was held Wednesday at Lima Central Catholic to help students explore different career options and make informed decisions about their future. → Read More
Lima Schools report improvement
LIMA — The Lima City Schools Board of Education heard positive reports from principals Kelli Lee, Independence Elementary School; Stacy Barker, Heritage Elementary and Chandra Nuveman, Freedom Elementary. All three schools reported increases in math and reading skills since the beginning of the school year. → Read More
Girl Scouts help teach life skills
LIMA — Kelly Trame, Director of Development at Girl Scouts of Western Ohio, acknowledged while speaking to the Lima Rotary that Girl Scouts are well-known for delicious cookies. The annual cookie sale is the largest fundraiser for the organization and helps to fund programs and activities for girls. → Read More
Celebrating Our Spirit: Charles River reaches worldwide
SPENCERVILLE — Charles River Laboratories is a global contract research organization that provides preclinical and clinical laboratory services for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. → Read More
Dog days at St. Rose
LIMA — On Friday, St. Rose School “was going to the dogs.” Usually a phrase to describe deteriorating conditions, at St. Rose it created an air of excitement and anticipation. → Read More
SRK Ohio donates land to Bluffton for soccer fields
BLUFFTON — The Village of Bluffton received a large parcel on Thursday in the form of six acres of land from SRK Ohio to be used for soccer fields. → Read More
Ottawa students simulate disabilities in classroom
OTTAWA — March is recognized as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in the United States. Ottawa Elementary held “Mission Kind,” giving students an opportunity experience some of the conditions which limit functions of persons with disabilities. Kind is an acronym for Kids Impacted by Needs and Differences. → Read More
Lima food bank braces for potential spike in need
LIMA — The effects of cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beginning March 1, which were included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act passed by Congress in December, could have a significant impact on individuals and businesses throughout the west central Ohio area, according to a Lima food distribution center. → Read More
Lima museum curator shares artifacts
LIMA — Sarah Rish, curator at the Allen County Museum, brought some traveling artifacts to the Lima Rotary Club meeting. → Read More
Manchester tours Lima Senior’s career tech
LIMA — State Representative Susan Manchester (R-Waynesfield), vice-chair of the House Commerce and Labor Committee, toured the career tech facilities Monday at Lima Senior High School. Unable to attend “ATaste of Career Tech” earlier in the month, Manchester arranged a later tour. → Read More
Heir Force students learn power of music
LIMA — The Center for Peace and Reconciliation is an organization dedicated to promoting peace and harmony among individuals and groups in the Lima area that have experienced conflict or tension. The center typically operates on the principles of dialogue, understanding and forgiveness to help bridge divides and foster a culture of peace. → Read More
Better living through chemistry: Lima business leaders discuss mental health
LIMA — Mental health is an important aspect of overall well-being, and it is essential to address it in the workplace. Poor mental health can affect job performance, relationships with colleagues and overall job satisfaction. A supportive and positive work environment that promotes good mental health is a necessity for retention and growth of employees. → Read More
Liberty Arts students learn new dance moves
LIMA — The purpose of Liberty Arts Magnet School is to provide students with a specialized education that focuses on the arts. Liberty allows students to develop their artistic talents and pursue careers in the arts. Often offered are specialized courses and workshops taught by professional artists and educators. → Read More
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LIMA — As more electric vehicles (EVs) hit the roads and more charging stations pop up nationwide, local auto dealers are stepping up to meet the car market where it is heading. → Read More
Rhodes State play imagines MLK, Malcolm X conversation
LIMA — One of the men urged his fellow Black Americans to defend themselves by any means necessary against what he viewed as repression from white Americans. The other man famously stood for Black civil rights while invoking nonviolence of the spirit as well as the body. So what would the two luminaries have to say to each other? → Read More
Ohio Theatre owners encourage Spartan drama students
LIMA — Michael Bouson and Joe Correll, owners of The Ohio Theatre, have had experience with acting and working with actors. Correll received his BFA in acting from the University of Connecticut, and performed in many plays after that. Bouson received his BA in theater from Miami University. Both have experienced how live entertainment can transform lives. They met with drama students at Lima… → Read More
Achieving a dream takes time
LIMA — Following a dream can mean different things to different people, but in general, it means pursuing a passion or goal that is deeply meaningful to you. It could be a long-held aspiration to achieve something specific, such as becoming a professional athlete, starting your own business, or writing a book. It could be a desire to become a truck driver. → Read More
Career tech partners with businesses
LIMA — Lima Senior career tech education provides students with the skills, knowledge and training necessary to prepare them for a specific career, further training or college studies. Career tech gives students hands-on experience and practical skills, as well as a theoretical understanding of the field they are interested in. “A Taste of Career Tech” offered the public an opportunity to… → Read More
Hunter to speak at Ohio Northern University
ADA — Germaine Hunter, vice president of talent acquisition and diversity, equity and inclusion at Marathon Petroleum Corporation will present a keynote address Monday, Feb. 27 at 4 p.m. at Ohio Northern University in the College of Business’ Dicke Forum. The event will be free and open to the public. Hunter’s address will focus on “Building Inclusive Communities – Supporting Today, Building for… → Read More