Regional news

Blufftn's next American Red Cross blood drive is from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Thursday, May 17, in the Middle School gym.

Persons who donate blood that day will receive a t-shirt.

The Bluffton Shuffleboard Club announces is summer state tournament schedule.

The regular playing schedule for club members is Monday and Saturday at 10 a.m. and Thursday at 5: p.m. All times are weather permitting, and all adults are welcome to play.

The following state tournaments will be hosted by the Bluffton club:
Mildred and Clarence Brunn Doubles on May 31, June 1 and 2
North American Singles on June 7, 8 and 9
Crowe Memorial Doubles on July 12, 13 and 14
Bluffton Doubles on Aug. 16, 17 and 18

May is a busy month at Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora. Activities take place every day in May. Special May highlights includes an art class with Janette Reineke, a visit from the Columbus Grove 4-H Club, Mother's Day brunch, fashion show and music from The Kitchen Band.

To view the entire May Hilty Home calendar, click here.

Cara Hahn - Andrew Bixel

Mark and Kay Hahn of Rockford, Michigan, announce the engagement of their daughter, Cara Hahn, to Andrew Bixel. The wedding will be held at Dimnent Chapel on the campus of Hope College in Holland, Michigan, on Saturday, June 2, 2012.

Cara graduated from Rockford High School, Rockford, Michigan, in 2006 and from Hope College in Holland, Michigan in 2009. Cara is employed as a Research Analyst for Amway Corporation in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Get out your fishing gear. It's that time again.

The Bluffton Sportmen's Club's annual trout derby is Sunday at the Buckeye Park. This year the club will honored Tom Augsburger as the number one tagged trout.

"Ole Augie" honors Augsburger, who has served as the club president for over 22 years. Tom is part of the first "father-son" team to share the number one trout honor. Tom's father, Ralph, was recognized by the club when it named the number one trout in his honor in 1983.

Blanchard Valley Hospital, in partnership with the Greater Northwest Ohio Diabetes Association and the Findlay YMCA, will be holding diabetes support group meetings.

The meetings will include an educational presentation and discussion. All meeting will be held from 7-8 p.m. in the pool room at the downtown Findlay YMCA, 300 E. Lincoln St., Findlay.

Dates and topics of upcoming meetings include:

Monday, May 14
Topic: Taking Charge of Your Diabetes
Speaker: Nancy Proctor, RN, M.Ed.

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