LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — Bring it back and they will come. And that they did.
The Ottawa River Coalition’s beloved Good Friday Fish Fry made a triumphant return Friday, drawing crowds and raising funds for environmental education and cleanup projects across the community.
Volunteers fried up 300 pounds of fish and 600 pounds of French fries, serving it all with gallons of tartar sauce to satisfy hundreds of hungry supporters. Attendees had the option to dine in, take their meals to go, or have bulk orders delivered to local businesses.
“This event supports so many important programs,” said Lydia Archambo, executive director of the Ottawa River Coalition. “All these funds go back to the Ottawa River Coalition, which goes back into the community—teaching them about why healthy water is important and why clean water matters. It supports our Tired of Tires project, where we remove tires from our waterways. It all just goes back to a good cause.”
In addition to the fish fry, a silent auction and 50/50 drawing were held to boost fundraising efforts. Proceeds from the event will help fund ongoing coalition programs, including educational outreach, waterway cleanups, and environmental conservation initiatives throughout the region.
