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Public comment sought for Lima-Allen County transportation plan

Lima, OH--Lima Allen County Regional Planning (LACRPC) is a US EPA 1997 Ozone Standard “Orphan” Area. Therefore, LACRPC’s current 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan must have a new conformity determination.

Even though LACRPC’s current 2040 Plan is a conforming plan, with an update cycle every five years, a new conformity determination must occur every four years.

The 2040 Long-Range Transportation Plan includes a list of 137 projects, resulting in over $238.5 million in infrastructure investment. Projects include roadway resurfacing, bridge replacement, intersection enhancements, technology upgrades, bicycle, and pedestrian improvements, and others.

LSO brings Patriotic Pops to Ada on July 2

The Lima Symphony Orchestra will return with their popular annual
Patriotic Pops program on Saturday, July 2 at 7 p.m. on the campus of Ohio Northern University, 525 S Main St. The performance will take place on the lawn in front of the McIntosh Center.

Music Director Andrew Crust will lead a festive and patriotic program with
special tributes to our armed-forces. Bring the whole family to enjoy this engaging and celebratory performance.

Concert attendees are encouraged to arrive early and bring chairs, blankets, and snacks. These performances are free due to the generous support of Ohio Northern University.

June 28 APL hosts Mark Wood Fun Show

What are you doing at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 28?

The Ada Public Library invites you to Mark Wood's interactive show for children of all ages at the bandshell in War Memorial Park.

Refreshing option: Aqua Zumba on Wednesday evenings

It's too hot to exercize? Aqua Zumba to the rescue!

Aqua Zumba classes are held at the Ada Municipal Pool from 6:00-6:45 p.m. on Wednesdays and at the Bluffton Community Pool, 205 Snider Rd, from 6:00-6:45 on Tuesdays.

From the Ada Pool: "no need to sign up; just come when you can and drag your friends and co-workers along too! $7 for a drop in class. Or you can buy a ten class punch card for $50."

Book Review: Aurora, when the lights went out

By Robert McCool

When a monster solar coronal mass ejection (CME) strikes the Earth it destroys all of the power grids in the world, leaving our Earth in the literal dark as the electricity disappears worldwide. This is what  occurs in David Koepp's second book titled Aurora (ISBN 978-0-06-291647-1). Koepp is the screenwriter of many popular movies, including the first two Jurassic Park releases, Mission: Impossible, and War of the Worlds,  plus many more, some of which he also directed.

Mental Health & Recovery Services Board provides LBGTQ+ resources and information

The Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties has resources for the LGBTQ+ community and information for those who would like to better understand and use the correct terms to support LBGTQ+ mental health.

In a recent email newsletter

https://mailchi.mp/eff7efa15cdf/lgbtqmentalhealth2022?e=a23966d2e4

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