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LIMA — Monday marks 125 years since the founding of Lima City Hospital.

BLUFFTON — First National Bank is hosting a course for new home buyers. According to a recent press release, the “path to ownership” class will begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 at Bluffton Town Hall, 154 N. Main St. The event aims to provide resources for those interested in buying a home. The free event will provide snacks. Participants must email [email protected] before April 18th to secure a seat.

LIMA — The Lima Symphony Orchestra is hosting its annual geranium sale. According to a recent press release, the flowers will be available for pick up from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15 at Apollo Career Center, 3325 Shawnee Road. The flowers must be purchased before Tuesday, April 30. Participants can complete a form on the website and mail it to Lima Symphony, 1028 W. Market St. The 4 1/2” flowers are $5, the 8” flowers are $12 and the ferns are $22.

ADA — The attorney for music producer Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will speak to law students at Ohio Northern University on Wednesday.

OTTAWA — Blood tests will be available during the Ottawa Kiwanis Club’s annual health fair from 6-10 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at Ottawa-Glandorf High School, 630 Glendale Ave., Ottawa.

SIDNEY — What’s better than having a birthday party with all your friends present? Having your birthday on April 8 as the total solar eclipse happens throughout Ohio.

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LIMA — The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for much of the region.

Major freight railroads will have to maintain two-person crews on most routes under a new federal rule that was finalized Tuesday.

Putnam County Common Pleas Court