The sun was still shining at 7 p.m. as Mayor Rich Johnson called to order Council's first meeting of spring, which would touch on many spring-like topics like paving roads, mowing grass and observing rivers. After an embedded public hearing, Bob Fett's Chestnut Lane development was given full Council approval to proceed to the next planning stage.
Awards have been announced for the ArtSpace 70th Annual Spring Show. Sally Windle, Executive Director for ArtSpace/Lima released the following winning artists and their entries.
Best of Show – Jo Bonifas, Spencerville – Organic Table Series – Forged Steel First Place Award – Tim Wharton – Shipwreck – Sculpture
Second Place Award – Kelly Massillo – Queen of Hearts - Acrylic
Third Place Award – Barbara Ward - Organized Whimsy #2, State 2 - Acrylic on Canvas
Bruce Chesser Award - Robert Minto - Small Container (Fred) - Stoneware Farmer
First National Bank of Pandora has announced the future site of its newest full-service community bank at 2580 Eastown Road, Lima, OH, near the intersection of Eastown Road and Elida Road. The new branch will be located between Lock 16 Steakhouse and Menards.
Todd Mason, President and CEO of First National Bank, commented on the opportunities this expansion will provide First National Bank clients and the community: “Our goal has never been to grow for the sake of growth. We exist to improve lives through community banking, and we expand because we see a need for a solid community bank that operates locally and reinvests dollars back into the community. In this case, we already have a great, loyal core of clients we serve in the Limaland area. This expansion will allow us to serve them better while also providing a great community focused banking option for new clients.”
The Friends of the Symphony will host the 60th Lima Symphony Orchestra Annual National Young Artists’ Competition on Saturday, April 2 at the Martha W. Farmer Theatre for the Performing Arts in Reed Hall on the campus of Ohio State University at Lima, 4240 Campus Dr, Lima. The competition this year features strings and voice, and is returning after a 2-year hiatus due to COVID. The evening concert will begin at 7:30 PM and is free and open to the public.
Judith "Judy" A. Rodabaugh, 87, passed away March 28, 2022, at 9:21 a.m.
Judy was born December 24, 1934 in Hardin County to the late Carl and Lois "Viola" (Ellis) Moe. On December 26, 1954 she married Max Rodabaugh who preceded her in death on April 20, 2017.
Judy was a 1952 graduate of Cory-Rawson High School and was an active member of the Ebenezer Mennonite Church. She loved animals, painting, and collecting crystals.
Betty A. Moser, 91, passed away March 26, 2022, at 8:15 p.m., at Mennonite Memorial Home.
Betty was born May 19, 1930 in Allen County, to Hiram and Gladys "Irene" (Doty) Spallinger who preceded her in death. On September 6, 1947 she married Harvey Moser Jr. who preceded her in death on April 27, 2001.
