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Road Warrior: Work starts on I-75's Road 99 interchange with ramp detour first up
FINDLAY — Work starts this week on the Ohio Department of Transportation’s reconstruction of I-75’s Hancock County Road 99 interchange into a diverging diamond layout, with a short-term ramp detour starting Wednesday. The Road 99 entrance to southbound I-75 will be closed for three days. Traffic will be directed onto northbound I-75 all the way to State Rt. 18 near North Baltimore and then back on southbound I-75. Next week, Main Street will be closed on the north side of Road 99 for project-related work. A detour will use County Roads 99, 18, and 215. June 3 will also mark the start of pier construction for the first of two new bridges at the interchange. The left lane on I-75 will close in both directions. Once the first bridge opens, the existing bridge will be torn down and replaced.
Lima celebrates Memorial Day with parade, flyover
LIMA — The Stars and Stripes were flying in Lima Monday as residents took time to celebrate the nation and honor those who died protecting it while serving in the Armed Forces. The day started with a military flyover that had the hundreds lining Main Street in Lima in...
The Village of LaFayette holds their 75th Memorial Day celebration
LAFAYETTE, OH (WLIO) - The village of Lafayette continues their tradition to honor those men and women who served and remember those they have lost. Memorial Day has been a big celebration in the village for the past 75 years. Each year there is a parade, music, and ceremony to honor those veterans and those who died in the name of freedom. Navy Veteran Dr. Jill Emerick delivered the keynote speech, and she urged the people to talk to veterans and learn from their stories of service.
Events around the region
The Laurel Oaks neighborhood in Elida is hosting a multi-day garage sale Thursday through Saturday. Anyone wishing to participate as a vendor can email Angie at [email protected]. Include your name, address, days you will be open and items you may have for sale in the email. The cost to participate is free for Laurel Oaks members and $5 for non-members.
Lima shows patriotism and pride for armed forces at Memorial Day Parade
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Lima residents lined the street on Monday to celebrate our nation's armed forces. Several parade participants explain just what those festivities mean to them. For the past 65 parades, the first unit to walk down the street has been the Lima Exchange Club, kicking off the...
Habitat for Humanity of Findlay/Hancock County Completes Construction on Spring Builds
May 28, 2024, Press Release from Habitat for Humanity of Findlay/Hancock County and Four Crows: Findlay, OH, May 28, 2024 — Habitat for Humanity of Findlay/Hancock County will officially finish construction of its 58th home during a Home Dedication ceremony open to the public on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 4:30 p.m.
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