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It's August. You can tell by the high and low tempearature of the day. Here's the info from Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer, for Aug. 9 to 15.

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Summer's end

It's close to that time again. The beginning of school. The sign board in front of the high school says it all.

First National Bank of Pandora today announced the future site of its newest full service banking center at 1114 Trenton Ave., Findlay. The site is west of I-75 at the intersection of State Route 224 and County Road 300.

In making the announcement, Todd Mason, president and CEO of First National, said that he is excited about the opportunities this expansion will provide bank clients.

Bleacher ends for the middle school bleachers

The Bluffton Athletic Boosters recent fund drive generated over $7,500 to the organization according to Boosters officers.

"Would like to thank the community, businesses, coaches, parents and student athletes who helped make this hear a successful one. We could not have done it without the hard work and dedication of from all of you," said Rachel M. Luginbuhl of the Boosters.

She added that local financial support is a major factor in Bluffton's successful athletic programs and our ability to provide better facilities for our student athletes.

Drive Time Driving Instruction will offer a new series of classes in early September. The Bluffton-based driver instruction school has a special offer of up to $25 off for persons registering for September classes.

Classes in Blufton begin Sept. 11. The next month of classes begin Oct. 2. Sunday classes are held 1:30-5:45 p.m.; weekday classes are 5-9:15 p.m.

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By Ron Geiser

Junior Emily Sprague came away with the lone Bluffton victory in a 4-1 team loss to Shawnee in girls tennis Monday afternoon at Harmon Field courts.

Sprague, playing at No. 2 singles, took two out of three sets in the Pirate ladies opening match.

Seniors Ashlin Gable and Kristi Geiser dropped straight set matches at No. 1 and No. 3 singles, respectively. Rachel Sehlhorst and Shaye Liddick dropped both sets at No. 1 doubles, as did Bronwyn Greer and Mariah Hughes at No. 2 doubles.

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