Catherine L. “Cathy” Petersen, age 65, of Ada, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.
She was born on June 20, 1959, in Lima, Ohio to Danny and Norma (Rex) Preston. Her father, Danny Preston and her mother, Norma Rex preceded her in death. Cathy was previously married to Merit M. Conley. On October 21, 2000 Cathy married John Petersen and he survives in Ada.
Also surviving are her two daughters: Jordan (Russell) Girdler of Findlay and Abby (Brent) Luchini of Wapakoneta; four grandchildren: Caiden, Lucy, Kennedy and Isabelle; a brother, Bill (Barb) Preston of Alger; and several nieces.
Inclement weather on Saturday has delayed the street maintenance paving project until today, Monday, September 30.
The paving contractor is currently working on South Park and will move to north Johnson next. Afternoon work will include both downtown alleys and the top course of Pebble Court.
By Laura Dagani, APRN-CNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Endocrinology & Diabetes Specialists of Northwest Ohio
As the cost of living continues to climb, many families are looking for ways to maintain a healthy diet without breaking the bank. For individuals with diabetes, it’s especially important to manage blood sugar levels through balanced meals while being mindful of food expenses. One strategy that is both cost-effective and health-conscious is choosing seasonal, low-carb whole foods. As we move into the cooler months, there are many ways to build nourishing, diabetic-friendly meals that support glucose control and your wallet.
The League of Women Voters of the Lima Area will hold an informational, hour-long forum, "How Journalism Works" on Tuesday, October 1.
Dr. Shane Tilton, an Associate Professor of Writing and Multimedia Studies at Ohio Northern University, will discuss why journalism is still important, especially when we get information from fragmented sources, and how journalism works as a cornerstone for society.
The League of Women Voters of the Lima Area is part of a national non-partisan organization founded in 1920 that encourages citizens to take an active and informed role in government.
October 1 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Wilson Center Elzay Gallery of Art, 503 S Gilbert St.
Novelist Scott Morris will present a lecture and a reading from the manuscript of his novel, Gaine’s Green, on October 1.
The lecture, "Cormac McCarthy's Big Gamble writing The Road," will examine which deep human truths McCarthy believed would survive even when the world appears to have ended. The event is free and open to the public.
Both events will be followed by Q & A sessions, and the reading will be followed by a book signing.
The Hardin County Common Pleas Court filed a September 12 decision regarding cross motions for summary judgment in the Scott Gerber case No. 2023 1107 CVH vs. Ohio Northern University, et al. Hardin County Common Pleas Court Judge Jonathan P. Hein has decided that a jury must decide on the case.
Gerber, who was a tenured professor at the Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law, was removed from a classroom at the end of Spring semester 2023 and his employment was terminated. In subsequent legal proceedings, Gerber has asserted that he was fired for his reporting of alleged illegal hiring procedures involving diversity, equity and inclusion guidelines. The University has asserted that Gerber was fired for behavior problems that negatively impacted faculty and staff members.
