Columbus Grove school board changes May meeting
COLUMBUS GROVE — The Columbus Grove school board changed its May meeting date to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, in the media center library, 201 W. Cross St., Columbus Grove.
Gala recognizes community leaders
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.
LCIC announces Barlow, new grant recipient
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.
State sends reminder about cannabis
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.
Mercy Health-St. Rita’s to hold blood drive
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.
Heffner co-founds surgical app
LIMA — Lima surgeon Dr. Jeremy Heffner co-founded Surgery Unified, a privately held company connecting surgeons via the mobile app SurgeOn.
Rhodes chosen for STEM program
LIMA — The Ohio Department of Higher Education received a $3 million grant to improve completion rates for introductory-level STEM college courses.
ODNR marks 75th anniversary with Arbor Day planting
LIMA — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources marked its 75-year anniversary Wednesday with an Arbor Day tree planting at Ottawa Metro Park.
‘Shred-a-thon’ coming to Lima
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.
