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The Pandora United Methodist Church Choir will present their Easter Cantata “Wondrous Love” written by Lloyd Larson on Sunday, April 2 at 9:30 a.m. during the worship service.

The church service and refreshments in the fellowship hall afterwards are open to the public. The choir is directed by Pat Basinger and accompanied by Kira Davis.

The church is located on State Route 12, address 108 E. Washington Street in Pandora.

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St. Mary's Catholic Church hosts March 23 event from 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

As the seasons change, the American Red Cross is reminding the public that the need for blood doesn’t take a break.

Donors of all blood types, especially type O donors and platelet donors, are encouraged to make and keep appointments to donate. Book a time to give by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

When donors lend an arm this month, the Red Cross will lend a hand. All who come to give blood, platelets or plasma March 1-31, 2023,​​​​ will receive a $10 Visa® Prepaid Card by email. Plus, they'll be automatically entered for a chance to win a $3,000 Visa Prepaid Card – which could help toward expenses like gas or groceries. There will be five lucky winners. Details are available at rcblood.org/help.

St. Mary's Catholic Church, 160 North Spring Street
Thursday, March 23
11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Sommer Center, 1 University Drive
Friday, April 14
10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Bluffton High School, 106 W. College Ave
Tuesday, May 9

8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

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Ohio honey production for 2022 totaled 1.25 million pounds, up 22 percent from 2021. This estimate included honey from producers with 5 or more colonies.

Yields from Ohio’s 19,000 honey producing colonies averaged 66 pounds in 2022, up 2 pounds from the previous year. Ohio honey price averaged $3.48 per pound, down 16 cents per pound from last year. Value  of production totaled $4.36 million, up 17 percent from 2021. Honey stocks totaled 464 thousand pounds, up 19 percent from 2021. 

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The Bluffton Farmers Market is excited to announce the upcoming vendors meeting, which will take place at 7:00 p.m. on April 3 on the third floor of the Bluffton Town Hall. The meeting is open to all interested vendors.

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Mennonite Memorial Home of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on April 1 at 10:00-10:30 a.m. sharp! (FLYER)

Sponsored by Lewis Family McDonald's, families can

  • Get pictures with the Easty Bunny
  • For kids 8 years old and under accompanied by an adult
  • Bring your Easter Basket

The event will be held in the backyard of the Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 W. Elm. The main building and restrooms will be closed.

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