The most significant highway construction project in the Findlay area’s recent history stands at approximately 70% complete.
The Ohio Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) $114 million reconstruction and widening of Interstate 75 through Findlay and Hancock County has progressed well. The project is in year three of a four-year construction schedule and is on pace to be completed late next year.
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It has truly been an honor serving as a Bluffton School board member for the past 11.5 years.
I will finish my current term in December, I have enjoyed every minute of my three terms. We have an amazing community that supports not only their own children, but all children in the district.
We have custodians, cafeteria ladies, classroom helpers, bus drivers, secretaries and teachers that consider their positions at Bluffton far more than just a job, but a calling.
The Bluffton University music department invites the community to a summer singing event.
Dr. Bo Young Kang, director of choral activities at Bluffton University, will lead an informal singing event from 7-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21 in Mosiman Recital Hall.
“Bring it and Sing it” is open to the community with no advance registration.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own score or borrow one from the music department. The fun event will feature “Mass in G Major” by Schubert and “Gloria” by Vivaldi.
By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The Bluffton golf team won a four-team Northwest Conference match at the Bluffton Golf Course Thursday to tee off its season in style.
The co-host Pirates won with 178 strokes, followed by Columbus Grove (193), Ada (199) and Crestview (232).
Bluffton's Drew Wilson and Zach Roberts of Columbus Grove tied for match medalist honors score with a total of 42.
Kenny Lovett shot a 43 to finish second for the Pirates. Jared Piercefield carded a 45 and Micah Minnig shot 48.
Here's the latest bike in the house – at Bike Crazy, 127 N. Main St., Bluffton.
Raymond Harner is ready to give a test ride to a prospective back-seat rider. The bike is a Yuba brand “Spicy Curry” model.
It has an electric assist to help the cyclist. And, it’s technically a cargo bike, good for carrying groceries and youngsters, for example.
The bike is extremely stable with its bolts directly into the Yuba frame. Its front rack fits two full-size grocery bags, includes durable alloy construction and the front rack has a 50-pound load capacity.
FROM ADA ICON - It’s the second weekend of August. That means it’s time for the Farmers and Merchants Picnic. This year is the 106th annual picnic, held at the Ada park. And, as always, the schedule is full of family-oriented activities.
FROM ADA ICON - Ada resident Andrew Ward of 540 E. Lincoln Ave., earned deserved recognition on Tuesday by the Village of Ada and Ada Police Department.
The letter to Ward is attached at the bottom of this story -
Michael Harnishfeger, Ada police chief, presented Ward with an Ada Police Department S.A.F.E.R Award (Seeking Aid From Every Resident) during Aug. 6 Ada council meeting.
According to Harnishfeger, Andrew’s willingness to get involved and assist the police makes Ada a safer and more secure community.
The Nov. 5 local general election ballot is nearly in place, as the candidate filing deadline for school board and township trustees was Aug. 7.
Here is what appears to be on the November ballot. A write-in candidate deadline could change any of this. That deadline is 5 p.m., Monday, Aug. 26. And, the board has not yet certified school board and trustee petitions.
The lone change in races is that Renee Smith did not file a petition for the Bluffton school board seat she currently holds. A new candidate, Bradley Dailey has filed for that seat.
PHOTOS AT BOTTOM OF STORY -
At the beginning of 2019, Melinda Bowden of PromoHits, 141 N. Main St., Bluffton, decided to give back to local communities.
She announced that 5 percent of PromoHits total product sales would go to local charities. Through June 30, $17,565.14 was raised through the program. When purchasing promotional products from PromoHits, customers designated which charity they wanted to support.
