Bethny Ricks, a speaker, author and leadership expert, will be the featured speaker at 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30 in Yoder Recital Hall as Bluffton University welcomes the class of 2026 during its Opening Convocation.
Ricks will share “Mirror, Mirror,” which provides an unconventional perspective on life, self-acceptance and the persistent pursuit of happiness, especially when intentions collide with the unpredictable parts of life.
The Pandora-Gilboa High School football team kicked off the 2022 season Thursday evening August 18, under the leadership of 6th year head coach, Matt Hershey. Coming off a 6-4 season where they just missed the playoffs–and with eleven letter-winners returning–P-G is looking to take the next step.
By Rafid Fadul, MD
Pulmonology & Critical Care Medicine
Last week the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidelines for COVID-19 recommendations. This is the first major update since the early days of the pandemic, and it signals an evolution in both the disease and our responses to it.
At 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 21, Reverend Jeremy Mann will be installed as pastor at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Bluffton. The installation service takes place in the sanctuary of St. John’s which is located at the corner of Jackson Street and College Avenue. The service is open to the public.
The Reverend Dan Busch, Northwest Ohio Association Minister and Mary Ann Ewing, NWOA Church and Ministry Team representative, will be present for the installation service. Local pastors and lay leaders from Emmanuel UCC and St. John’s will also participate in the service.
ODOT District 1 has issued the following highway construction update for Allen County during the week of August 22, 2022. All outlined work is weather permitting.
U.S. 30 PROJECT
U.S. 30 between State Route 65 and State Route 696, between the villages of Cairo and Beaverdam, will be restricted to the left/passing lane in both directions for a resurfacing project.
ODOT District 1 has issued the following highway construction update for Hancock County during the week of August 22, 2022. All outlined work is weather permitting.
INTERSTATE 75 PROJECTS
Interstate 75 northbound between the village of Bluffton and the city of Findlay (145–148 mm) will be restricted to the left/passing lane on Monday, August 22, for pavement repairs.
The northbound rest area will also be closed for the day.
