Lima council approves tax abatement for Ohio Theatre By Sam Shriver - sshriver@limanews.com LIMA — The new owner of the Ohio Theatre is getting a tax break, thanks to Lima City Council. On Monday night, the council approved a 12 year 50% property tax abatement for the property at 122 W. North St. in Lima. The new owner, PLAYWITHYOURFOOD LLC, wants to invest $845,000 to renovate the Ohio Theatre and make it into a dinner theater venue, bakery/cafe, catering venue and bar. Repairs are needed to the roof, plaster, paint, carpeting and fabrics. New electrical, plumbing and gas lines will also b...