Grover J. Geiger, Jr., 89 died July 25, 2018, at the Frieda House at Willow Ridge in Bluffton. Grover was born May 26, 1929, in Pandora to the late Grover and Corinna (Suter) Geiger. On July 27, 1956, he married Pauline Thomas Geiger who preceded him in death on Oct. 10, 2011.
Lunch and entertainment will be provided at the Tuesday, Aug. 7, meeting of PrimeTimers, a ministry of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio and St. John Mennonite Church. PrimeTimers meets at the church, 15988 Road 4, Pandora, at 12 p.m.
The menu includes BBQ ribs, au gratin potatoes, scalloped corn, creamy coleslaw, rolls and cake. There is no cost for the meal, but donations are accepted.
William H. McKibben, 92, died July 25, 2018, at Bluffton Hospital. Bill was born Feb. 15, 1926, in Continental, Ohio, to the late Wilbert and Zella (Prowant) McKibben. On June 26, 1948, he married Faye Buckmaster McKibben and she survives.
- Report on West Elm Street project
and new restrooms at Buckeye park
Bluffton council approved a bid from Hohenbrink Excavating, Findlay, to complete the West Elm Street improvement project, phase 1. Action was Monday.
Hohenbrink’s bid of $888,009 was the lowest responsible of six bidders, according to Jesse Blackburn, village administration, who was very pleased with the low bid. The bids ranged as high at $1.1 million. Bid opening was July 19.
Seth Combs of Bluffton has been promoted to Vice President Treasury Managment at Citizens National Bank, according to Michael Romey.
In this position, he is responsible for analyzing current and potential accounts for cash management improvements and recommending electronic bank products to increase efficiency for business customers.
Amy Yochum, Director of Treasury Management said, “Seth has been a great addition to our team. The customers rely on his knowledge and he makes things easy for them to understand. I’m proud of his advancement with the bank.”
How skilled are you a trivia? Here's your chance to prove it.
Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs invites businesses to enter a team in its Trivia Night.
Eric Berdin, BCE director, said, “We already have nine teams and have space for four more.”
Trivia Night is at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 1, at Southgate Lanes bowling alley. A team sponsorship is $150 for a team of six members. The event is a fundraiser for this year’s Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition taking place this fall.
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Our thanks and appreciation goes to Bluffton for its participation in the America in Bloom awards program. Special thanks go to Becky Ramey, Susie Stratton and all of the Bluffton in Bloom members, staff, participants, sponsors, and volunteers for organizing a remarkable tour and meetings on July 19-20, 2018.
We have enjoyed meeting and spending time with all of you as you showcased all of the reasons Bluffton has to be proud.
Bluffton council named Bryan Lloyd, a member of the Bluffton village services department since 2008, as the village’s new assistant village administrator on Monday.
The assistant position opened when Jesse Blackburn vacated it to become village administrator. The position pays $57,000 annually.
Lloyd, is a 2002 Bath High School graduate, and a 2007 Bluffton University grad, with a degree in management. He holds a Class II water and Class II sewer license. He began his new position on Tuesday.
