There's a rust belt in Bluffton. It's mostly on streets with water mains that were installed between 1920 (or earlier) and the late 1940s. There are lots of street in the category. They are familiar sounding: Grove, Lawn, Kibler, Jackson, Cherry, Mound and Washington.
In addition, there are some newer lines in need of replacement. Those include Sunset Drive and Garmatter Street.
Bluffton's mulch of 2012 is on the way. The Spring Street recyling center is living up to its name this month as brush from last year is turning magically into mulch.
Here are some views of the transformation of brush into the stuff that some residents can't seem to get enough of.
First National Bank opens its Findlay West banking office at 1114 Trenton Ave., Findlay on Monday, Feb. 27.
"We welcome you to come in and meet our Findlay West team and tour the new office next week," said Todd Mason, CEO and bank president.
Lobby hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 8:30 a.m. tonoon. The drive-thru will be open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays, and 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays.
Groundbreaking on the approximately 4,000-square-foot facility took place Aug. 24.
Evelyn L. Krehbiel, 86, of Bluffton died at 9:20 p.m. Feb. 22, 2012 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. Arrangements are incomplete at Chiles-Laman Fuenral and Cremation Services, Bluffton.
The prospect of needing long-term care is an important, yet sometimes overlooked, part of financial and retirement planning. Yet it may be especially vital for women to consider as they often face the need for long-term care as both a caregiver and recipient.
