Addressing climate change now called win-win
By Sam Shriver - sshriver@limanews.com
Michael Wildermuth talked about climate change during a virtual discussion Monday night sponsored by the League of Women Voters.of the Lima Area.
Screengrab of Zoom discussion
LIMA The League of Women Voters of the Lima Area continued its discussion on climate change during a virtual presentation Monday night.
Michael Wildermuth who serves in the environmental division of Allen County Public Health was one of the presenters and spoke as an individual about the problem and not in the capacity of his employer.
“The league believes that climate change is a serious threat facing our nation and our planet, of course, that’s why we’re having our second meeting tonight. They (the league) believe that you can combat climate change through energy conservation, air pollution controls, building resilience and promotion of renewable resources,” Wildermuth says.
Easter events lined up for weekend in Lima area
By Staff Reports - info@limanews.com
Children searched for eggs during a 2016 Easter egg hunt at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Lima. A number of egg hunts and meals are available this Easter weekend.
File photo | The Lima News
The annual Easter dinner in Lima moves from its regular Sunday spot to a 10 a.m. to noon drive-thru event Saturday in front of the Wingate Hotel, 175 W. Market St., Lima. Foods to be prepared for families of four will be handed out this year.
File photo | The Lima News
Two honored by Ottawa River Coalition
LIMA The Ottawa River Coalition honored two people during its recent annual meeting.
Nate Tessler was honored as an Outstanding Watershed Partner, and Beth Seibert was given the Watershed Impact Award.
Tessler spearheaded the removal of the Allentown Lowhead Dam. He’s served as District Environmental Coordinator for ODOT District One for the last seven years. He helped relocated stranded mussels along the streambed.
For nearly three decades Seibert had served as Ottawa River Coalition Coordinator and Allen Soil and Water Conservation District Stormwater & Watershed Programs Coordinator. She is now an Allen County Commissioner.