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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.

MEDIA RELEASE__OhioMeansJobs Hardin County, in partnership with Apollo Career Center are offering a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training program in Kenton at the Kenton Nursing and Rehab, 117 Jacob Parrot Rd., Kenton, Ohio. The program is May 3 - 19, 2026 with classes held on Mondays through Fridays from 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The training may be free for eligible students.

The following results are from March 13-19 of the Ohio Northern University 2025-26 athletics season as reported on www.ONUSports.com:

MARCH 13

Norman M. Welch, 1941-2026

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. 

UPDATE: Hosted at Norada Lanes

MEDIA RELEASE__The annual VFW Easter Egg Hunt will begin at noon on Saturday, March 21 with a rain date of March 28.

11:00 a.m.
Doors open for registration.

Noon
Hunt for candy-filled eggs by age groups.

A coloring contest will be held. Pages should be turned in by noon for judging. Prizes for one boy and one girl for each age group will be awarded.

Free hot dog, chips and juice will be provided for participants.

Donations to support this event are welcome.

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.

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