FINDLAY--The Ohio State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the Findlay Police Department, the University of Findlay Police Department, and the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, announced today an OVI checkpoint will be held from 8:00 p.m.-12 midnigh on August 25 on Main Street, in the City of Findlay, Hancock County.
UPDATE: It's also Play Music on the Front Porch Day! Join in the fun at 10:00 a.m. at Bluffton Public Library.
Special events for early birds and night owls
By Paula Scott
Even if your family no longer has youngsters in school, it's pretty hard to miss the transition from summer to school year in Bluffton--both the Bluffton Schools and Bluffton University start classes on Monday. Fortunately, this weekend provides plenty of leisure activities to distract us from the upcoming transition.
The Pantasia Steel Band will play at a free concert at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 27 at Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 W. Elm St., Bluffton. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on and dress for the weather.
The Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio Service Group will serve Bluffton Dari Freeze ice cream, compliments of the Bluffton Dari Freeze.
Special thanks go to Everence, which is sponsoring the concert. MMH has hosted the annual “Concert on the Lawn” since 2005.
Sally J. Fruchey, 82, passed away August 23, 2023, at the Meadows of Ottawa.
Sally was born September 30, 1940 in Bluffton, to Loren "Bill" and Margaret "Peg" (McGuire) Bassitt who preceded her in death. On June 19, 1960, she married Roger Fruchey who survives.
On Monday, August 21, The Bluffton Exempted Village Schools Board of Education Meeting was conducted by president Brad Dailey with all board members present. Two new staffers were introduced: Middle School Principal Doug Westrick and Technology Coordinator Courtnee Morris.
By Karen Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
In 1959, Pete Seeger wrote the lyrics to Turn! Turn! Turn! referred to as To Everything There is a Season. The song is based on the first eight verses of the third chapter of Ecclesiastes. The song was first released by the Limeliters, but became a hit when the Byrds released it. The song hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on December 4, 1965.
Don Henley inducted the Byrds into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991. The band performed another one of their hits, Mr. Tambourine Man for the ceremony. One of the more famous original members was David Crosby who played guitar and provided vocals. He later was a member of Crosby, Stills & Nash. The music world lost this icon in January, 2023.
Speaking of seasons and turning–we are heading into flu and RSV season. COVID-19 does not seem to have a distinct season especially with the recent uptick in hospitalized cases. It is difficult to get accurate numbers since routine testing and reporting is not being recorded for cases, so hospital visits are our best indicator of COVID-19 spread.
Have a brief notice regarding your business? Seasonal changes or holiday hours? Email [email protected].
Starting on September 1, ONU HealthWise Pharmacy will have new hours. This is due to the new ruling from the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy requiring pharmacies to close to provide lunch and break times for personnel.
The United Way of Greater Lima will hold the 7th annual Day of Caring on Friday, September 8 at 7:30 a.m. at the Ohio State University Lima, Cook Hall Gymnasium, 4240 Campus Drive, Lima, 45804.
Nearly 375 volunteers will come together to make an impact by volunteering at United Way partner agencies and other non-profits around Allen County.
Bluffton Family Recreation has announced that it is now offering morning and evening childcare for members coming into the building to workout. Adults must remain in the building while children are in the kids room.
Please register 24 hours in advance. If no children are registered, no staff will be available. Space is limited.
