Jay Begg (left), chairperson of the Allen County Commissioners talks with Todd Mason of First National Bank following Friday's Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast. Over 70 persons attended the breakfast.
August 1
-Police responded to the 300 block of Cherry St in response to an unruly juvenile. August 2
-A County Line Rd Resident reported that her ex-husband was harassing her. August 4
-A Bluffton Resident reported that a juvenile on Garmatter St. was refusing to return their property. August 5
-Officers responded to the Bluffton Post Office in response to an irate customer.
-A Spring St. Resident reported bicycles were stolen from their residence.
The Pandora United Methodist Church will be hosting a free community meal on Wednesday, September 25, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the church fellowship hall, 108 E. Washington Street, Pandora.
The meal this month is provided by the Rebecca Circle and will be Ham, potatoes, green beans,dessert and beverage.
The next American Red Cross blood drive in Bluffton will be held on Thursday, Oct. 3, from noon until 6 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in the Large Room, located at 160 N. Spring Street.
Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information.
All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.
This week Mustard Seed Café, 562 N. Main St., Bluffton, announces new hours. During the week the café will be open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (closed Tuesdays). On Saturday and Sunday, hours will be 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
On Saturday, Sept. 21, a new fall menu will be offered, including fresh autumn produce, old favorites and the signature house-made baked goods.
In October Mustard Seed will open for dinner. Watch for Friday and Saturday evening hours.
Dr. Wanda Elizabeth McDowell, 91, died Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. She was at the forefront of modern nursing research and studies in pain management. Her career in education started at Bluffton College, (1939-41) followed by St. Luke’s School of Nursing, Cleveland, (1944), and The Ohio State University (1953-1962) where she received Bachelor degrees in Science and Nursing, Master Degrees in Guidance and Counseling, and a Ph.D in Psychology.
