MEDIA RELEASE__The Lima Area Youth Orchestra will present their annual Spring Finale Concert to the public on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM in the Joe Henderson Auditorium at Lima Senior High School. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors. This concert will feature music associated with all things Disney. From the classical side of Fantasia and Sleeping Beauty to the more modern sounds of Hamilton, Lilo & Stitch, and Moana, this concert will have something for everyone.
Norman M. Welch, of rural Ada, died at the age of 84. Norm was born in Putnam County on August 28, 1941.
He was preceded in death by his parents Mearl and Ellen (Campbell) Welch, formerly of Mt. Cory, OH and by two brothers: Wayne (Deb) Welch and Nelson (Anne) Welch.
MEDIA RELEASE__Our Lady of Lourdes, 300 E. Highland, will be hosting a Fish Fry on Friday, March 27 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. or until sold out. Hosted by Men of the Parish.
Both dine-in and carryout will be available. The cost is $10 for a 2-piece meal and $8 for a 1-piece meal.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Arbor Day Foundation named Ada, Ohio, a 2025 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow and maintain trees to benefit its community.
The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit with a mission to inspire people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees. Its network of more than a million supporters and partners has helped the organization plant more than 500 million trees in forests and communities across more than 60 countries.
