Crime Victim Services has announced the launch of a Mobile Advocacy Initiative in Putnam County. Bi-weekly walk-in sessions will be held at Grace Mennonite Church in Pandora throughout the summer, welcoming all who seek support.
The Black Swamp Area Council has shared the national announcement that Boy Scouts of America is changing its name to Scouting America.
"The new name reflects the continuing efforts to welcome everyone to experience the benefits of Scouting," explains Marc Kogan, Black Swamp Scout Executive. The name change will go into effect on February 8, 2025, the organization’s 115th birthday.
Kogan notes, “We are excited to continue to welcome all youth into Scouting. Scouting makes youth prepared for life teaching today’s youth to become leaders of tomorrow!”
Award provides $500 scholarship for local high school senior
Columbus __ Maria Rellinger, Treasurer/CFO at Apollo Career Center, was awarded the 2024 Outstanding Treasurer/CFO of the Year Award by the Ohio Association of School Business Officials (OASBO) Foundation for School Business Management at its 2024 Annual Conference & Expo in Columbus.
The Lima Symphony Orchestra has been selected as one of thirty orchestras nationwide to participate in a program premiering and programming works by women composers. The LSO will program the work by composer Chelsea Komschlies.
The 72nd annual juried Spring Show art exhibit will open on Saturday, May 4 at ArtSpace, 65-67 Town Square, Lima. The exhibit features all mediums and introduces new artists to the public, in addition to featuring well-known artists from the region.
The exhibit was juried by Steve Smith, an internationally recognized artist.
The opening will be from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Music will be provided by Alison Hedges, harpist.
The exhibit will remain on display from May 4-June 22. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm.
