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Hey Lima, hope your weekâs off to a good start!
In todayâs wallet-friendly edition: Cable Road safety upgrade, Whippy Dip opens early, and mystery house listing + lots of fun things to do for free.
Todayâs sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Lima protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains whatâs driving the surge⊠and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đ° In the news
Acquisition phase moves forward: Lima City Council approved the Cable Road project, adding a center median from Latham to Windsor, keeping lanes, which officials say could cut crashes 19 to 47 percent — see what’s planned next.
A scoop of optimism: Thanks to warm February weather, Limaâs Whippy Dip opened early, celebrating 20 years. The first seasonal ice cream shop to open in Lima, its return has locals thinking of summer — read the full story.
New tool for public safety: The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has released a mobile app with quick access to alerts, tip submissions, sex offender data, and mental health and addiction resources for area residents — see what the app offers.
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. Itâs super affordable â and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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đ Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades⊠and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If youâre wondering whether youâre missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining whatâs driving the renewed interest⊠and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
Itâs free and worth reading before the next move.
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𫶠We got your back
Twirl-worthy pasta plans: Since 1931, Milano Cafe has been a Lima staple, turning from-scratch sauces into twirlable comforts like Lasagna Milano and linguini with white clam sauce. File it under weeknight saviors when cooking feels optional… and carb-joy feels nonnegotiable.
Vintage, but make it fun: Part mobile, part pop-up, Double Decker Vintage turns Limaâs thrifting into a two-story bus-boutique stocked with era-spanning clothes, jewelry, and accessories, plus surprises upstairs. When your closet craves character, let a one-of-a-kind score do the talking.
Skip the ice bath: If cryo isnât your vibe this week, The Wellness Spa of Lima offers infrared sauna, red light therapy, a salt booth, and other low-key recovery tools youâll actually want to use. Ideal for a quick reset between errands, or a longer, deeper unwind.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself⊠until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you donât do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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đ 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.
đ Members Meeting and Public Stargaze @ Schoonover Observatory | Friday (3/13) at 8:00 PM â Lima Astronomical Society is holding a public monthly meeting, then opening the dome at Schoonover for a stargaze, weather permitting. Think constellations, planets, and the occasional satellite photobomb. Bring curiosity, a jacket, and that stubborn telescope, weâll tune it up.
đ 2026 Wedding Expo @ Whitetail Acres Wedding & Event Venue | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM â Planning without the meltdown? Whitetail Acres is hosting a free wedding expo with tours, legit Lima vendors for florals, photos, catering, and gowns, plus an adventure card that could score you prizes and a goodies basket. Less doomscrolling, more aisle strolling.
đ Magic: The Gathering Regional Championship Qualifier #3 – Standard @ Deck Factory | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM â Deck Factory is hosting a Magic Regional Championship Qualifier in Standard, and yes, entry is free. Bring a decklist, tighten those lines, and chase promos, a Manifold Mouse, and that coveted SCG CON invite. At worst, you walk out with a Flowerfoot Swordmaster, and stories.
đȘ Courageous Parenting Workshop: Big Emotions and Behaviors @ St. Rita’s Graduate Medical Education Center | Thursday (3/19) at 6:00 PM â Meltdown season calls for reinforcements. Grab this free parenting workshop on big emotions and behaviors at Mercy Healthâs 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.
⟠Cincinnati Reds Opening Day @ Pappy’s Lounge | Thursday (3/26) at 2:00 PM â Opening Day in this town is basically a civic holiday, and Pappyâs 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.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar â
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đ„ Worth a peek
Weâre always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think youâll love. Hereâs what caught our eye this week.
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đ» Lima report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 49°F – Low: 39°F – Precip: 81%
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 55°F – Low: 50°F – Precip: 66%
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 55. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Rain likely before 7pm, then rain and a chance of thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Someone Googled you this week đ
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately Itâs the new normal. Whether youâre joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors⊠people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, thereâs a really easy way for you â or someone you care about â to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
This house is wild
Part riddle, part real estate, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home is cash only and sold as is. Interior showings are not available, and the listing agent has not been inside. Occupancy is unknown, adding intrigue. A bold canvas where due diligence and creativity will chart the course for its next chapter.
Take a peek inside â
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