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Chief Justice Kennedy speaks in Lima on founding principles, America 250
Allen County

Chief Justice Kennedy speaks in Lima on founding principles, America 250

  • Pearl Lewandowski
  • Updated Jun 5, 2026

Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy spoke to Allen County Republicans on Friday about the United States' founding principles.

Lima Rotary Club receives update on America 250 celebrations and Star Spangled Spectacular
Allen County

Lima Rotary Club receives update on America 250 celebrations and Star Spangled Spectacular

  • By News Intern Emily Bontrager
  • Updated Jun 1, 2026

The Lima Rotary Club heard a special presentation on Monday about upcoming celebrations for America's 250th anniversary.

Allen County Museum to open new Ohio Presidents exhibit for America 250 celebration
Allen County

Allen County Museum to open new Ohio Presidents exhibit for America 250 celebration

  • By News Intern Emily Bontrager
  • Updated May 29, 2026

In celebration of America 250, Allen County Museum is preparing to open a new exhibit focusing on Ohio presidents.

America 250 Hometown Proud: Superior Credit Union
Allen County

America 250 Hometown Proud: Superior Credit Union

  • Pearl Lewandowski
  • Updated May 20, 2026

Before there were branches or billions of dollars in assets, Superior Credit Union began with 15 coworkers, a hat and $15.

America's 250th Mobile Museum brings U.S. history to life in Lima
Allen County

America's 250th Mobile Museum brings U.S. history to life in Lima

  • Sophia Fields
  • Updated Apr 9, 2026

The 250th America Mobile Museum made its stop in Lima today.

Free concert celebrates America’s 250th with districtwide student choir
Allen County

Free concert celebrates America’s 250th with districtwide student choir

  • Stacey Myers Cook
  • Updated Mar 26, 2026

Lima City Schools will host a 500-student choir concert at the Veterans Memorial Civic Center to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. The free event will feature patriotic music and honor military members, with tickets required for entry.

Public invited to explore Lima’s arts and culture on the America 250 History Trail
Allen County

Public invited to explore Lima’s arts and culture on the America 250 History Trail

  • Stacey Myers Cook
  • Updated Mar 19, 2026

The City of Lima kicks off the fourth trail of their "America 250 Lima Local History Hunt" Friday at Artspace Lima, highlighting the region’s arts, architecture, and cultural landmarks. The first 500 participants to complete the trail will receive a commemorative pin.

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Armstrong Air and Space Museum hosting events to celebrate America's milestone birthday
Noon Edition

Armstrong Air and Space Museum hosting events to celebrate America's milestone birthday

  • Updated Feb 5, 2026

The Armstrong Air and Space Museum is celebrating America 250 with lots of events coming up this year!

Buckeye State Tree Nursery update:  First seedlings now emerging for Ohio’s future forests
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Buckeye State Tree Nursery update: First seedlings now emerging for Ohio’s future forests

  • Press release written and provided by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources
  • Aug 8, 2025

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry is proud to share the first seedlings at the newly established Buckeye State Tree Nursery in Zanesville are now sprouting.

Lima plants heritage tree in celebration of nation’s 250th birthday
Allen County

Lima plants heritage tree in celebration of nation’s 250th birthday

  • Stacey Myers Cook
  • Updated Apr 25, 2025

Representatives from America 250-Ohio, the state commission charged with planning Ohio’s part in the nation’s Semiquincentennial celebration, visited Lima on Friday to help plant a white oak tree at Lima Stadium Park.

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