Bluffton's mulch of 2012 is on the way. The Spring Street recyling center is living up to its name this month as brush from last year is turning magically into mulch.
Here are some views of the transformation of brush into the stuff that some residents can't seem to get enough of.
First National Bank opens its Findlay West banking office at 1114 Trenton Ave., Findlay on Monday, Feb. 27.
"We welcome you to come in and meet our Findlay West team and tour the new office next week," said Todd Mason, CEO and bank president.
Lobby hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 8:30 a.m. tonoon. The drive-thru will be open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays, and 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays.
Groundbreaking on the approximately 4,000-square-foot facility took place Aug. 24.
Evelyn L. Krehbiel, 86, of Bluffton died at 9:20 p.m. Feb. 22, 2012 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. Arrangements are incomplete at Chiles-Laman Fuenral and Cremation Services, Bluffton.
The prospect of needing long-term care is an important, yet sometimes overlooked, part of financial and retirement planning. Yet it may be especially vital for women to consider as they often face the need for long-term care as both a caregiver and recipient.
The Village Cut & Curl and friends Relay for Life team will sponsor a community Bingo benefit from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, March 2.
The event will take place in the middle school cafetorium and doors will open at 5 p.m. Concessions are available. All proceeds go to Bluffton's Relay.
"There will be Bingo, special games and prizes. It will be a great time for all," said Lynda Best, member of the team.
Persons with questions may call 419-358-7593 or Jeanie at 419-358-7613.
The February board meeting of the Apollo Career Center school board is at 7 p.m., Feb. 27. The board agenda is avialable in the attachment at the bottom of this story.
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It has been said that going to church is good for the soul. In his new book, Dr. Gerald Mast asserts that the benefits extend much further.
"The church should not be taken for granted ... just reading the Bible, baptizing and singing together help prepare us for life in the world," said the Bluffton University communication professor and author of "Go to Church, Change the World: Christian Community as Calling."
