Blanchard Valley Hospital is a recipient of the 2010 HealthGrades Patient Safety Excellence AwardTM, meaning that its patient safety ratings are in the top 5% of U.S. hospitals.
This award was based on a new study released today by HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization. Blanchard Valley is one of only 17 hospitals in Ohio and one of only 238 hospitals in the country to receive this designation.
Groves Bears will relocate in the former Movie Gallery building at the corner of Jefferson and Vance Street, according to Robin Wilch of the Main Street business.
Originally, the shop planned to relocated in another Main Street storefront.
"We signed the lease on March 26 and took possession of the building on March 29," said Wilch. "The space is huge with wonderful lighting, customer parking and many other features that will accommodate our needs."
It's getting warmer! The lowest "high" temperature reading in the past seven days was 39 on March 26. Here are the highs and lows for the past seven days, reported by Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.
Several projects are on the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce's plate this spring, according to Fred Steiner, chamber CEO. In addition, other several other projects are in the planning stages.
Bertie Swank will celebrating her 95th birthday on Saturday, April 10. There
will be an open house in her honor on Sunday, April 11 from 2-4 p.m. at St.
John's United Church of Christ, Oppermann Hall. Cards may be sent to Bertie Swank, 124 Riley St., Bluffton, OH 45817.
