Lion's Den painting comes down

The Lion's Den painting at the New Richmond (Ohio) High School gymnasium was removed on March 26, 2013 by the district maintenance staff. The original Lion's Den (painted by Reed Ulrey in 1955) was retired due to deterioration and is being replaced by a new painting of a leaping Lion by former New Richmond resident Brad Litz, an artist now living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Sealed bids will be taken by the New Richmond Exempted Village School District treasurer until noon on April 5 for the historic Lion's Den painting at the New Richmond High School gymnasium.