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Hey Lima, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Young artists steal the spotlight, Kewpee Hamburgers’ legendary malts, and Free Comic Book Day returns + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Young artists take the spotlight: Artwork by Lima City Schools middle schoolers opens today at Allen County Museum, with the Innervision exhibit through April 10 and a reception tonight from 6:30 to 8 — get all the exhibit details.

Local roadway redesign moves forward: Two roundabouts are planned for Bluelick Road at North Cole Street and at SR 115, funded by the data center developer. Groundbreaking is this spring, with more if funds remain — see what’s planned and when.

Classic flavors, unwavering charm: Lima’s beloved Kewpee Hamburgers has kept things simple for decades, serving fresh flat-top burgers on soft buns and legendary malts locals love, plus hot dogs and hot fries — get all the delicious details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*

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Highlights this week:

• Celebrate Maurice’s 95th with shopping rewards
• Kickstart connections at Wake, Rattle, & Roll
• Build and battle at OP-15 pre-release
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home*

💎 Local business spotlight

Leash-free lake vibes: St Marys East Bank Dog Park serves up two fenced acres of grass and shade on Grand Lake St. Marys, with separate areas for big and small dogs. Bring a coffee, chat with neighbors, and let the zoomies play out while your pup burns energy.

Neighborhood hangout vibes: Family-run and unmistakably local, Sugar Street Bar & Grill delivers cold drinks, hearty sandwiches, and TVs murmuring in the background. It’s a Lima standby, the kind of place where you bump into a neighbor, stop for one, and somehow end up telling three stories.

Reset without leaving town: When the week’s catching up with you, The Wellness Spa of Lima offers a mellow mix of feel-good therapies that make it easier to breathe, unwind, and feel like yourself again. It’s perfect for a quick local recharge that doesn’t require packing a bag.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🏫 Perry School Board Meeting @ Perry Local School District Community Room | Wednesday (3/18) at 5:30 PM – Your favorite civic soap opera returns, the Perry school board’s regular meeting. Whether you care about buses, boundaries, or budgets, this is where the sausage gets made. Expect policy, public comment, and that one neighbor with a three-ring binder.

👪 Courageous Parenting Workshop: Big Emotions and Behaviors @ St. Rita’s Graduate Medical Education Center | Thursday (3/19) at 6:00 PM – Meltdown season calls for reinforcements. Grab this free parenting workshop on big emotions and behaviors at Mercy Health’s Graduate Education Center on W. Market, trade war stories with seasoned locals, and leave with tools, calmer evenings, and the confidence to outsmart a pint-sized negotiator.

🏠 Open House @ 2975 Zurmehly Rd | Sunday (3/22) at 1:00 PM – Swing by 2975 Zurmehly Rd., Lima on March 8, 1 to 3 p.m., for an open house that actually breathes. Three bedrooms, one bath, 1,468 square feet, and 3.45 acres for the garden, the dog, and the project you keep threatening to start.

⚾ Cincinnati Reds Opening Day @ Pappy’s Lounge | Thursday (3/26) at 2:00 PM – Opening Day in this town is basically a civic holiday, and Pappy’s has the Reds watch party covered. Settle in with free hot dogs, burgers, popcorn, and peanuts, then practice our yearly ritual of cautious optimism, scoreboard math, and bullpen second-guessing.

🎤 2026 Spring Student Talent Showcase @ UNOH Event Center | Thursday (3/26) at 6:30 PM – Students are taking over the stage with a Nickelodeon-themed talent showcase, serving music, skits, and big kid energy. It is free, which is everyone’s favorite price. Cue the SNICK-era nostalgia, hold the slime, bring your inner 12-year-old.

🌎 Earth Day Awareness @ Faurot Park | Saturday (4/18) at 12:00 PM – Earth Day calls for a proper neighborhood tune-up, so the park turns into a free, community-backed family fest with music, speakers, info booths, and hands-on kid projects. Grab a bag, tidy your block or the park, then humblebrag your haul with #EarthDayLima, #EarthDayAwareness.

💥 Free Comic Book Day @ Alter Ego Comics | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – Think you outgrew comics? Free Comic Book Day returns to Alter Ego Comics with free issues, camaraderie, and an excuse to show the kids where your allowance went. Swing by Saturday, May 2, 2026, grab a stack, trade snark and nostalgia in line.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Lima report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 28°F – Low: 21°F – Precip: 7%

Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 40°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 12%

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

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