Teens and depression: a back-to-school concern
With many teens heading back to school, peer pressure and academic expectations are once again a reality. These added pressures can cause ups and downs during what can be an already tumultuous time of life. For some teens, though, the lows are more than just temporary feelings. They’re symptoms of depression.
Truck pull to bring fair to exciting conclusion
LIMA — This year’s lineup of events at the grandstand will close out at 7 p.m. Aug. 27 with the Buckeye Power Truck Pull, an action-packed and family-friendly conclusion to the fair sure to excite the crowd.
Fair rides promise plenty of thrills
LIMA — A county fair is not complete without the screams and laughter from both young and old as they experience the thrills of the fair rides, and the 172nd Allen County Fair is no exception. Fairgoers this year will be able to enjoy their favorite rides thanks once again to Indiana-based Poor Jack Amusements.
Honoring Allen County’s first families
LIMA — Remnants of the Native American and early settler life abound in Allen County.
Back to when Ohio became the seventeenth star
FORT JENNINGS — Fort Jennings: population 533. Until mid-August, that is.
Featured events coming up in the Lima region
Jones Mansion Fundraiser
Reminisce: A home for the Allen County Fair
LIMA — On Aug. 24, 1948, the first day of the last Allen County Fair to be held in Delphos, a large crowd had gathered to greet the guest of honor, Ohio Gov. Thomas Herbert.
Two centuries of family, home and worship
BLACKFORK, Ohio — For more than two centuries, Union Baptist Church has served the residents of its community, located 27 miles north of Ironton on the edge of Lawrence County, making it the oldest active Black church in the state of Ohio.
Lima Public Library Book Reviews
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Real Life Mama: Getting back in the habit
This summer has been nothing short of amazing. With my girls getting a little older, 7 and 9 years old, I have been able to let my guard down a bit on a few things that typically put some restraints on our summers being completely free. Which, in turn, has been both completely wonderful at times and completely chaotic.
