News in Bluffton

Fireworks returns to Bluffton in 2014. Co-sponsored by First National Bank and Springfield Fireworks, a production of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce, the event is Saturday, June 28, on the Bluffton University athletic complex.

Interested in naming the event? You could win a $25 chamber gift certificate. See details at the bottom of this story.

First National Bank and Springfield Fireworks have a challenge match to the community. The two businesses will match up to $4,000 of community donations made to the fireworks fund. 

The Apollo Career Center Early Childhood Education (ECE) program is hosting a fund-raising auction titled Heart 2 Art on Monday, March 10, from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Apollo Career Center.

Early Childhood Education students work in daycares and preschools for hands-on experience in their chosen field. The masterpieces sold to the highest bidders during the auction are the pictures the preschool and daycare students have created for this event.

Who cares if March comes in like a lion or a lamb. It’s just great to say: “March!”

And, looking behind us, here is the February’s weather summary, provided by Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

The Blanchard Valley Hospital Auxiliary’s Nearly New Shop is accepting donations for their annual prom dress distribution. Items accepted include gently used dresses, shoes, accessories and men’s formal wear.

The items can be dropped off at the Nearly New Shop, 306 Lima Avenue, Findlay, now through March 10. The dresses, shoes, accessories and men’s wear will be available free of charge beginning March 14 to any area teen needing items for prom. One dress per girl will be provided. Items will be available through prom season.