[CORRECTED]Tree Farm of the Year tours on September 6
By Benji Bergstrand
Chris Moser of Moser Woods in Bluffton was named 2025 Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year by the Ohio Forestry Association at their annual meeting earlier this year. He will be hosting a Tree Farm of the Year tour at his woods located at the corner of Bentley Rd. and Road R on September 6 that will include attractions for all ages.
The Blanchard Valley Health System Board of Trustees nominated new Board and Committee members at the recent annual meeting. As community leaders, BVHS Board and Committee members bring valuable insight and leadership that help ensure the organization continues to provide high-quality care, strategically plan for the future, and uphold its mission of "Caring for a lifetime."
JUNE 9 MEDIA RELEASE__On Saturday, July 19 at the Marathon Center for Performing Arts in Findlay, a free creative writing workshop will focus on genre fiction: Science-Fiction/Speculative Fiction, Fantasy and Romance--among others.
This workshop is a free in-person event and open to all writers High School age and older.
SCHEDULE
Morning: Craft talks with Writing Prompts
11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Lunch on own in downtown Findlay, with time for writing.
Afternoon: Facilitated small-group workshops, followed by an open mic
For more information or to register, contact Dave Essinger, [email protected].
On the second floor of Musselman Library patrons will find a curious display of time-eaten artifacts relating to Bluffton University. With the tear down of Berky Hall, a nearly 111 year old cornerstone time capsule was discovered. Watch a video with library director Carrie Phillips opening the capsule HERE.
Meet the Ada Icon and Bluffton Icon's newest advertiser: Viva Maria restaurant, 125 S Main St, Ada, 567-940-8482.
Owners Dominic and Susan Fricano provide dine-in and carryout service with a full menu of classic Italian and all-American favorites: pizza, pasta, wings, subs, stromboli and calzones, salads, desserts and a kid’s menu. Drive thru pickup and delivery is also available.
And as they will tell you: “Don’t forget the cannoli!”
Smart Growth America, a non-profit agency focused on the impacts of urban sprawl on the environment, quality of life and economic sustainability, recognized Bluffton, Ohio for its recently established complete streets policy.
In its 2025 Best Complete Streets Policies report, the organization rated Bluffton fourth among 43 communities assessed by the agency.
The top-scoring Complete Streets policies adopted in 2023 and 2024 are:
