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Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Niese Tire & Service Center on March 8

Posted by Staff on March 5, 2024 - 8:22am

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Niese Tire & Service Center on Friday, March 8 at 1:30 p.m. The event will take place at their new Bluffton location, 319 N. Main St.

Niese Tire & Service Center, owned by Kyle Niese, is a full comprehensive automotive service destination that extends beyond tires, offering a full spectrum of vehicle solutions. Chamber director Jim Enneking comments, "We are thrilled to welcome Niese Tire & Service Center to our Bluffton community. The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce invites all members of the community to join us in welcoming Niese Tire & Service Center to Bluffton." 

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GROB partners with Hendrick Motorsports

Posted by Paula Scott on March 4, 2024 - 6:00am

PICTURED: GROB CNC shop.

GROB Systems, Inc., a Bluffton developer of manufacturing systems and machine tools, announced a new partnership with Hendrick Motorsports, bringing precision 5-Axis GROB machines to the 14-time NASCAR Cup Series champions at its Concord, North Carolina campus.

In production at Hendrick Motorsports are three GROB Universal 5-Axis Machining Centers including two G350a machines and one G550a machine.

"GROB proudly announces our partnership with Hendrick Motorsports, bringing together two companies of precision engineering with a shared legacy of excellence," said Michael Hutecker, CEO of GROB Systems, Inc. "With GROB's trusted machinery bolstering the team's renowned capabilities, we hope to pave the path for future triumphs on the track. As longtime partners of General Motors, we're excited to fuel Hendrick Motorsports' success with our cutting-edge equipment, driving innovation, and performance to new heights."

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County Line Rd. pathway construction begins March 4

Posted by Staff on March 2, 2024 - 8:35am

Public notice from the Village of Bluffton

The construction of a new Pedestrian Pathway along the Co. Line Rd. between College Avenue and S.R. 103 will begin on Monday, March 4. Portions of the northbound lane of Co. Line Road, between College Ave and S.R. 103, will be
closed during the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday.

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Updated building codes effective March 1

Posted by Staff on February 28, 2024 - 9:45am

Simplified codes cut 610,000 words

The state of Ohio has announced that the 2024 Ohio Building (OBC), Mechanical (OMC), and Plumbing Codes (OPC) rules go into effect on Friday, March 1, 2024 with significant reductions in both overall word count as well as regulatory restrictions.

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Eric Faulkner officially CEO at Citizens National Bank

Posted by Paula Scott on February 28, 2024 - 6:00am

On Tuesday, February 20, the Board of Directors of Citizens National Bank officially named Eric Faulkner as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the bank. Faulkner has been acting President of the bank since 2019. He replaces Mike Romey in the role of CEO.

Faulkner began his banking career at CNB in 2009 in Columbus, heading up the loan participation program.

He’s currently a member of the Banker Advisory Board (BAB) for The Graduate School of Banking (GSB) in Wisconsin. He serves as a member of the CBAO Legislative and Regulatory Committee and also the Education and Training Committee, in addition to being a CBAO Board Director. Additionally, he is a member of the ICBA Bank Innovation and Solutions Committee. He’s actively represented the bank through participation in the OBL and CBAO lobbying efforts at both the state and national levels.

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Findlay ramp closures scheduled on I-75

Posted by Staff on February 27, 2024 - 9:48am

ODOT District 1 has announced that two Interstate 75 entrance ramps in the city of Findlay will close for overnight surface milling to increase friction following this schedule:

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