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Pandora__First National Bank has announced the appointment of Heather McDonald as the new Branch Manager of the Pandora location, 102 E. Main.

McDonald will oversee daily branch operations and be responsible for establishing and  expanding customer relationships for First National Bank in Pandora and its surrounding  areas.  

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

Three Bluffton shops owned by the non-profit organization Et Cetera Shop, Inc. have been in the news throughout 2024. The organization celebrated its 50th anniversary with a series of events that celebrated and highlighted work supported by six area churches and over 100 volunteers at Book Reviews, Et Cetera Shop and Ten Thousand Villages.

The Et Cetera Shop board has also provided the following details on “where the money goes” in and beyond Bluffton. The board is currently comprised of Lori Nester, Beverly Armstrong, Nancy Neff, Tim Byers, Carolyn McDaniel, Linda Nelson, George Lehman and Dick McGarrity.

A percentage is designated by the board to be “tithed” for local efforts to combat the effects of poverty. This year, $6,000 was donated to the Bluffton Community Assistance Program as well as the benevolent funds of the supporting churches, which include English Lutheran, Bluffton Presbyterian, First Mennonite, Grace Mennonite, Lima Mennonite and Salem Mennonite.

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By Liz Gordon-Hancock

The following eleven land transfers took place in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District for the month of December 2024 as reported on the websites of Allen County Auditor Rachael S. Gilroy and Hancock County Auditor Charity A. Rauschenberg.

Address - Sale Date - Sale Price - Land Use - Owner - From / To

Commercial

415 N MAIN ST - 12/12/2024 - $220,000 - Retail - From Jeffrey & Beth Boehr to Emmetts Rentals LLC

Residential

107 SALLY LN - 12/3/2024 - $206,000 - Condominium Residential Unit - From Kenneth & Evelyn Doris Samsal to HKS INVESTMENTS LLC

9740 N DIXIE HWY - 12/4/2024 - $400,000 - Single family dwelling unplatted - From Cindy Luginbhul & Stacy Allgire to Nathan & Heidi Cheney

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce held a member breakfast meeting on Friday, December 13, which included reports on the 2024 Blaze of Lights, member announcements and a program by Dave Stratton of Greater Lima Region and Cindy Leis of Allen Economic Development Group.

CHAMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chamber director Jim Enneking announced that the Winter Farmers Market will return to the Bluffton Senior Center for a second season starting December 21. He also noted that local businesses benefited from the exceptionally cold temperatures during the November 30 Blaze of Lights, which drove folks indoors.

Enneking announced a new chamber member, Schroeder Roofing of Columbus Grove.

PROGRAM
Stratton and Leis explained the difference between the two organizations, Greater Lima Region (GLR) and Allen Economic Development Group (AEDG).

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Fans of Ten Thousand Villages in Bluffton asked manager Wendy Chappell-Dick for more information on Gyani Shova Shakya, the woman knitting in a recent PBS and Hometown Stations ad.

View a slightly longer mini documentary that includes more about her life HERE.

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As posted by OhioMeansJobs - Allen County

Are you an individual with 5 years’ experience in emergency medical services, possesses a paramedic certification, and has three years’ experience in operational management? The Village of Bluffton is looking to hire a qualified candidate as their new EMS Chief!

Apply Now! https://j.omjallen.com/kexl

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