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LIMA — The Lima Symphony Orchestra will start its next season with “Electric Love” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19.

LIMA — After nearly a quarter century, a new person will be taking the helm at Visit Greater Lima making the case for tourism in Allen County.

LIMA — The Lima Family YMCA will host Healthy Kids Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 20.

PANDORA — The Pandora-Gilboa High School quiz bowl team won the Putnam County league regular season with an undefeated record, according to a press release from the high school.

VAN WERT — Van Wert Live announced three shows for the fall season at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center.

As a history lover, whenever I’m reading a historical book, I’ll often wonder what would be said about my own life should I have been included in such a volume. Then, it occurred to me, even devoid of any renowned moments in an otherwise fulfilling but pretty ordinary life, there actually were indeed four history books of which I was a part.

LIMA — The Red Cross will offer lifeguard certification classes form 5:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays from May 6 to 22 at the Lima Family YMCA at 345 S. Elizabeth St.

LIMA — Preliminary predictions as recently as February estimated the population of Allen County would swell by 100,000 on a single day in April for the opportunity to view the rarity of a total solar eclipse.

LIMA — The Lima Family YMCA will hold the Tee Up for Kids Golf Outing at 9 a.m. Friday, June 21 at Colonial Golf Club.

PAULDING — Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative awarded $5,400 in scholarships to seven high school seniors within the cooperative’s coverage area.