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LIMA — Local business leaders took a step back in time to embrace the “Great Gatsby” era Wednesday night. The Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce held its 22nd annual awards gala, honoring businesses and local leaders.

LIMA — Marcie Barlow will serve as the new executive director of the Lima Community Improvement Corporation, following an announcement at Wednesday’s mayoral press briefing that also included a new grant recipient.

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Liquor Control and the Department of Public Safety sent out a message Wednesday to remind Ohioans that cannabis is not allowed on premises in places with liquor permits or patios.

LIMA — Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 17 at the Physician and Cafe Conference Room, 730 W. Market St. in Lima.

LIMA — Lima surgeon Dr. Jeremy Heffner co-founded Surgery Unified, a privately held company connecting surgeons via the mobile app SurgeOn.

LIMA — The Ohio Department of Higher Education received a $3 million grant to improve completion rates for introductory-level STEM college courses.

LIMA — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources marked its 75-year anniversary Wednesday with an Arbor Day tree planting at Ottawa Metro Park.

LIMA — Area Agency on Aging 3 will host a shred-a-thon from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, May 9, at the agency, 2423 Allentown Road, Lima, located across the street from Walmart and next to Tom Ahl Dealerships.

WAPAKONETA — The 14th annual Bicycle Safety Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at the TSC garage and Wapakoneta Fire Department, Willipie Street, Wapakoneta.

HARROD — The Allen East school board will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, in the school media center, 9105 Harding Highway, Harrod.