11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 9, Beaverdam Cemetery
The Beaverdam Veterans Committee and Beaverdam Village Council are hosting a memorial dedication on November 9 honoring veterans buried in the Beaverdam Cemetery, located south of Main St. across from the Church St. intersection.
Ceremonies will include local officials, a performance by Four Gals and a Guy vocal ensemble, Eli Lehman paying Taps and the American Legion Post 382 rifle squadron and color guard. Presentations will provide information about local honor flights to Washington D.C. and the history of Beaverdam Cemetery.
Pandora Family Physicians, 202 Hilty Drive in Pandora, recently announced that Nicole Martin, CNP (Certified Nurse Practitioner) has joined the practice as a primary care provider and is taking new patients.
Martin is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with experience treating patients of all ages. She conducts physical exams, diagnoses medical conditions, prescribes treatments, provides education and orders tests. She also has expertise in acute care.
The Bluffton High School student of the month for October 2024 is Kaleigh Coffman, daughter of Megan Coffman of Bluffton. Kaleigh is a senior with a 3.943 GPA.
Coffman is an active member of the student body, participating in the Show Choir, Drama Club, Latin Club and Art Club. She holds an office position as Student Senate President and is acting treasurer for the school’s Volunteer Club.
Lima Refining Company is responding to a release of gasoline vapors from a tank vent, which contributed to benzene readings in an isolated area for a short time. Shawnee Township Fire Department and EMA are on scene.
As a precautionary measure, community members were asked to avoid Buckeye Road. That road has since been opened.
Bluffton American Legion Post 382 will provide Veterans Day ceremonies and activities on November 11, 2024.
7:45 a.m., Bluffton High School
Post 382 will hold a flag retirement (burning) ceremony. Commander Kurt Emans will speak to students about Veterans Day, and about activities for the day.
1:30 p.m., Mennonite Memorial Home
Post members will meet the resident Veterans in the Chapel.
2:30 p.m. Maple Crest
Post members will meet the resident Veterans in the Patio room.
