First National Bank celebrates its 100th anniversary as a community bank in April, according to Todd Mason, president and chief executive officer.
The anniversary takes place Friday, April 19, in each of the communities where a branch of the bank is located. The celebration schedule follows:
• 9 a.m. Ottawa branch, 855 N. Main St.
• 11 a.m. Pandora branch, 102 E. Main St.
• 1 p.m. Findlay branch, 111 Trenton Ave.
• 3 p.m. Bluffton branch, 112 Cherry St.
Riley Creek Arbor will present a free family-friendly movie at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 16, at the Shannon Theatre, according to Gary Reese of Faith Investment Services and the Riley Creek Arbor.
The free movie is "Captain Marvel." In addition to free admission, there will be free popcorn and drinks for all to attend. This is is a 2D version of the film.
A Bluffton fire truck led the Richard Jordan funeral procession to Maple Grove Cemetery on March 13. Jordan, a Main Street businessman for over 50 years, was involved in many community organizations. One of those was as a member of the Bluffton volunteer fire department.
Raymond Harner of Bike Crazy, 127 N. Main St., works on a bicycle with the assistance of a recently-purchased electric lift repair stand.
The one-person operation enables Harner to lift bikes from the building floor to a height where he can work on the bike with greater ease.
The new equipment will lift bikes up to 125 pounds. He said that this helps the work flow in the shop and it is a great relief when working on heavy electric bikes.
By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
Bluffton High School senior guard Alivia Koenig has been named second team All- Ohio in Division IV basketball.
Koenig averaged 12.8 points per game her senior season and was selected as the Northwest Conference's Most Valuable Player. Bluffton finished the season tied with Columbus Grove as co-champions of the NWC.
