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First National Bank of Pandora today announced the future site of its newest full service banking center at 1114 Trenton Ave., Findlay. The site is west of I-75 at the intersection of State Route 224 and County Road 300.

In making the announcement, Todd Mason, president and CEO of First National, said that he is excited about the opportunities this expansion will provide bank clients.

Bluffton's next American Red Cross blood drive is Thursday, Sept. 8, from 11:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Bluffton University's Burcky Gymnasium, Please email [email protected] to schedule your blood donation appointment.

The Icon spotted this blue and white plate at the Festival of Wheels. Here are some of the event that took place that year:

o Disneyland opens in California on July 17th

o 'In God We Trust' is added to all US paper currency

o The New Synthetic Material Polyurethane used in more and more everyday goods

o West Germany Joins NATO

o African American Rosa Parks is arrested after refusing to give up her bus seat to a white person in Montgomery Alabama

Lucille Bucher of Bluffton will celebrate her 90th birthday on Saturday, Aug. 20, with an open house at Maple Crest from 3-5 p.m..

She was born on Aug. 20, 1921 to Albert and Sarah Burry. She married Victor Bucher on Feb. 19, 1942. He died on June 11, 2006.

Mrs. Bucher has six children. They are Rich (Carol) Bucher of North Danvers, Ill., Norma Sommer of Bluffton; Nolan (Linda) Bucher of Elkhart Ind.; Nancy (Nick) Carney of Pataskala, Ohio; Corinne (Dave) Lee of Bluffton; and Gloria (Jan) Wiechart of Wapakoneta.

Fall U6 soccer intramurals registrations are available now at BFR The season runsSept. 13 through Oct. 13 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. Cost is $30 for non-members $15 for members. Registration deadline is Sept. 5. For more information go to www.bfronline.com or contact 419-358-4150

BHS Football Moms Meeting - Monday, Aug. 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall (basement) of Bluffton First United Methodist Church (dark brick church across the street from Bluffton Elementary School).

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