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ArtSpace/Lima announces Spring Show award winners

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Awards have been announced for the ArtSpace 70th Annual Spring Show. Sally Windle, Executive Director for ArtSpace/Lima released the following winning artists and their entries.

Best of Show – Jo Bonifas, Spencerville – Organic Table Series – Forged Steel

First Place Award – Tim Wharton – Shipwreck – Sculpture 

Second Place Award – Kelly Massillo – Queen of Hearts - Acrylic 

Third Place Award – Barbara Ward - Organized Whimsy #2, State 2 - Acrylic on Canvas

Bruce Chesser Award - Robert Minto - Small Container (Fred) - Stoneware

Farmer Family Award for Sculpture - Joe Bonifas - Totemic Series #1 - Forged Steel

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Toddler and preschool registration underway for new ONU childcare facility

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Ohio Northern University is now registering toddlers and preschoolers for the Fall 2022 semester, when it will debut its 4,000-square-foot campus childcare facility with enhanced services.

The renamed Early Child Development Center will replace the smaller center (formerly named the Child Development Center) on Union Street that been in operation since 1987.

Director June Zimmerman states, “This new facility has been a dream for our ONU and Ada community for several years and we are so excited to see it come to fruition while continuing to offer high quality early learning experiences to the children in this area.” 

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Young Artists Competition April 2

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, March 30, 2022

The Friends of the Symphony will host the 60th Lima Symphony Orchestra Annual National Young Artists’ Competition on Saturday, April 2 at the Martha W. Farmer Theatre for the Performing Arts in Reed Hall on the campus of Ohio State University at Lima, 4240 Campus Dr, Lima. The competition this year features strings and voice, and is returning after a 2-year hiatus due to COVID. The evening concert will begin at 7:30 PM and is free and open to the public.

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Reminder: Limited tickets available for Athletic Boosters Reverse Raffle

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Limited tickets are still available for the Ada Athletic Boosters Reverse Raffle on April 9.  To purchase a ticket, email [email protected]. 

Each ticket is $100, which includes dinner and the chance to win multiple prizes including $10,000. This event is the Athletic Booster's primary fundraiser and supports Ada's student athletes and athletic programs.

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Freed Center announces dates for 42nd Street

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, March 29, 2022

The Freed Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Ohio Northern University has announced seven performances of 42nd Street, a 1980 stage musical based on Busby Berkley's 1933 film starring Ruby Keeler. Performances will take place in the 551-seat proscenium theatre on the following dates:

April 9, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
April 10, 2022, 2 p.m.
April 21-23, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
April 23-24, 2022, 2 p.m.

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Hager Lafferty worked for General Dynamics

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Hager Lafferty, age 79, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022, at 4:10 a.m. at Burton’s Ridge, Lima.

He was born on August 24, 1942, in Langley, Kentucky to the late Edgar and Christine (Reffitt) Lafferty.   On October 27, 1961, Hager married Virgie R. Howard and she preceded him in death on August 2, 2004.

Hager is survived by his two children: Gene (Suzanne) Lafferty of Belle Center and Debbie (Mark) Mosher of LaFayette; a grandchild, Taylor Lafferty; and a sister, Bonnie Whitaker of Alger.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Harless Lafferty and sister, Barb Morrison.

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