Christians gathering in Van Wert to celebrate their faith for Good Friday.
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Volunteers packed boxes of food and loaded them into vehicles as dozens of families came through the Elm Street Church of the Nazarene on West Elm Street to receive holiday provisions. The event was a collaborative effort between the church and several partner organizations.
A much cooler and breezy morning as clouds give way to sunshine. A beautiful blue sky will be with us this afternoon, but it will be windy as temperatures stay cool. A wind advisory will go into effect after 12PM through 8PM. Gusts late this afternoon could hit 40 to 45 mph. Temperatures will reach the upper 50s for the daytime high.
The City of Lima Tax Department wants to remind residents that their office will be closed for Good Friday which only gives you 2 days to get assistance with your city income tax filing. They are opened Thursday and Monday. The federal government extended the tax filing deadline to Monday, April 18th because of April 15th landing on the Good Friday holiday.
The Good Friday Fry will be happening on April 2nd hosted by the Ottawa River Coalition. This year will be a drive-thru only event. It will be featuring Alaskan Pollock from Lock 16 and all the sides. Organizers hope that it will be as successful as in years past because it is a major source of funding for educational river programs for local students.
The Lima Police Department hit the streets on this Good Friday with their friend the Easter Bunny to hand-deliver Easter goodies to area kids. The COP officers at the Lima Police Department wanted to make sure everyone has a good Easter despite the circumstances of the pandemic. Every kid who was signed up got a visit from the Easter Bunny and a police officer bearing gifts.
The Ottawa River Coalition held their 18th annual Good Friday Fish Fry Fundraiser at the Allen County Fairgrounds. It is the one and only time of the year the organization asks the community to donate to their cause, and they see plenty of repeat customers showing their support.
The season of Lent is more than just giving up your favorite things, it's about giving back to help your fellow man. Today is Ash Wednesday, which kicks of the 40 days of Lent, and Christians around the world were reminded through the sign of the cross in ashes on their forehead that they are dust and they will return to dust and now is the time to ask for repentance.
School was out for Good Friday but kids still had a good day at the YMCA.