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Olivet falls to Bluffton women 62-59

The Bluffton University women's basketball team traveled to Olivet College for a Saturday afternoon matchup on Nov. 16, 2019. The Beavers secured a 62-59 victory over the Comets thanks to a 6-0 jag over the final 42 seconds. Bluffton stays perfect at 2-0 following the victory.

ONU HealthWise Pharmarcy offers free blood pressure checks in November

Located in the Raabe College of Pharmacy building, on West Lincoln in Ada

Have you checked your blood pressure lately?

Ohio Northern University’s HealthWise Pharmacy offers free blood pressure checks this month as the pharmacy has a special focus in November on hypertension.

For a free blood pressure check, stop in at the pharmacy, 511 W. Lincoln Ave, Ada, (Raabe College of Pharmacy building). There’s free parking at the door of the pharmacy.

Pharmacy hours are Mondays through Fridays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and now open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Park and shop

Four Main Street property owners, Bike Crazy, Luke's, PromoHits! and Smith Realty Professionals are having their parking areas paved this week. Bluffton Paving Co. is doing the work.

John Fischbach appointed Team Leader of MHCO

He will also continue his role as director of finance

John Fischbach was recently appointed Team Leader of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio, according to Elizabeth Kelly, board chair. He will also continue in his current role as director of finance.

Fischbach joined the MHCO team as the director of finance on April 25, 2019.  

"With MHCO recently entering into a partnership with Brethren Retirement Community, a team leader was needed to coordinate and lead the MHCO leadership team," said Kelly.  

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What's the role of government in healthcare?

Why is healthcare funded by the government? Find out by coming to hear Dr. Robert Kemp discuss "Healthcare Economics" tonight, Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m., hosting by the Library.

Please call ahead to let them know you're attending, as a certain number is required for this event to run. 

US 68, SR 15 ramps at Lima Avenue closed

Temporary closures, lane restrictions affect traffic this week

The following are current or upcoming traffic impacts related to the reconstruction and widening of Interstate 75 in Hancock County through the city of Findlay. All work is weather dependent.

Paving on the Interstate 75 project will cause ramps at U.S. 68/state Route 15 and Lima Avenue to temporarily close in Findlay this week. Pavement repairs are expected to close River Road and Howard Street under the Blanchard River bridge.  In addition, Logan Avenue will be restricted to one lane for pavement repairs. Traffic impacts are detailed below:

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