Allen County Fair officials shared with the Lima Rotary Club the extensive planning and teamwork required to bring live entertainment to the fairgrounds each year. This year's featured concert will welcome country artist Koe Wetzel on Aug. 22, with stage-front standing-room-only tickets already sold out.
Lima Rotary Club President Craig Kupferberg discussed his plans for the upcoming year Monday afternoon.
Members of the Lima Locos spoke about their season and their impact in Lima this afternoon at the Lima Rotary Club.
The Lima Rotary Club and Apollo Career Center students partnered to build a new mini Rotary Pavilion at Lima Noon Optimist Safety City in Faurot Park. The $7,500 project was funded through a Rotary District 6600 grant and donations from Lima Rotary members to enhance Safety City and support youth education.
The Ottawa River, once considered a polluted and nearly lifeless waterway, has become a success story in environmental restoration thanks to decades of conservation and water-quality improvement efforts. Ottawa River Coalition Executive Director Lydia Archambo highlighted the river's recovery and the importance of environmental stewardship during a presentation to the Lima Rotary Club.
The Lima Rotary Club heard a special presentation on Monday about upcoming celebrations for America's 250th anniversary.
Lima Rotarians heard a presentation focused on mental health and the importance of maintaining balance in all areas of life from a local psychiatric nurse practitioner. The Rotary Club also donated $400 to the “You Matter” initiative, which supports individuals struggling with mental health challenges.
The Lima Rotary Club partnered with Lima Memorial Lab Services to provide affordable health screenings during its annual Blood Clinic fundraiser in Lima.
The Bath High School Interact Club logged more than 1,800 volunteer hours this year while supporting numerous community events. Members were recognized for their service, with three seniors receiving scholarships for their leadership and dedication.
Nutrien Lima is preparing for a scheduled August turnaround, a temporary plant shutdown for maintenance and upgrades. The project is expected to bring increased traffic and a boost to local businesses as hundreds of contract workers come to the area.