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SCHS Heritage Center enters construction phase

Posted by Staff on August 9, 2023 - 6:17am

By Paula Scott

Watching a massive excavator dig the basement for the new Heritage Center at the Schumacher Homestead, the question soon arises, “how long did it take to dig a cellar by hand in the mid 1800s?” Soil sifts down from the moving bucket but it is also heavy with limestone chunks. The operator smiles and compares it to “taking apart a mountain.”

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First National Bank to open second Lima location in 2024

Posted by Staff on August 2, 2023 - 7:17am

PANDORA—First National Bank of Pandora has announced the future site of its second location in Lima at 1991 Bellefontaine Road, on Lima’s east side near the intersection of State Route 117 and Greely Chapel Road.

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Jena Sammetinger named VP/Human Resources Officer at CNB

Posted by Staff on August 1, 2023 - 11:37am

Citizens National Bank (CNB) has promoted Jena Sammetinger to VP/Human Resources Officer. In this expanded role, Jena manages the bank’s retirement plan, as well as shareholder administration, in addition to her other HR duties. Katie Cheeseman, HR Director, states, “Jena has been a valuable part of the HR team, continuing to hone her skills and always willing to learn new things. I’m excited to see her take on more responsibility and leadership through her new role.”

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Dojo tucked into S. Main St location offers classes for children, teens and adults

Posted by Staff on August 1, 2023 - 6:34am

By Paula Scott

Jacomet’s Martial Arts, which is owned and operated by Tony Jacomet, hosted Mayor Richard Johnson and members of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce for a July 28 ribbon cutting celebration at the dojo located on the basement level of 121 S. Main Street.

The space has been transformed by Jacomet into a dojo–a place for immersive martial arts learning–with padded floors and walls, as well as bleachers. Jacomet says that he’s not done, with a twinkle in his eye that suggests he has more inspiration and enthusiasm on tap.

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Regional hubs to promote broadband and 5G sector workforce strategy

Posted by Staff on July 29, 2023 - 7:52am

Attached: NTIA’s Indicators of broadband need map

The Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation has announced six regional hubs that will help expand the efforts of Ohio’s Broadband and 5G Sector Partnership locally.

“In today’s economy and workforce, all Ohioans need access to high-speed internet,” said Lt. Governor Husted. “Establishing these regional hubs will regionalize the work of our statewide Broadband and 5G Sector Partnership, empowering local communities to help build the broadband and 5G workforce Ohio needs.”

As part of the implementation of Ohio's Broadband and 5G Workforce Strategy, the regional hubs will be placed across JobsOhio's six-region map and will provide resources to local communities so they can create the talent pipeline needed for local businesses.

The following entities will constitute each regional hub:

Northwest​ – Regional Growth Partnership JobsOhio Region

  • University of Findlay​
  • Terra State Community College​
  • Greater Ohio Workforce Board, Inc.​
  • Great Lakes Community Action Partnership ​

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Jacomet’s Martial Arts to hold ribbon cutting ceremony

Posted by Staff on July 27, 2023 - 6:00am

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has announced a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Jacomet’s Martial Arts at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 28. The event will take place at Jacomet’s Martial Arts dojo, 121 S. Main Street (lower level).

The business, which is owned by Tony Jacomet, runs its core program, Gen Yuan Kempo, September through May with multiple classes that group students by age and skill level–from ages as young as 5 through adults.

There is also an age 7-adult family/group evening class, offering busy families an alternative time slot, and an opportunity for parents to train alongside their children.

This year the program is expanding to offer teen/adult classes in Tai Chi, Jiu Jitsu and Yoga.

Classes offer detailed instruction with an emphasis on safe training and learning practical skills. 

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