Bluffton was recognized by Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown in late February, according to Susie Stratton, of the Bluffton America in Bloom Committee.
Sen. Brown sent the committee a certification of recognition for it's 2018 America in Bloom Oustanding Achievement Award.
Last year the Village of Bluffton won the outstanding achievement award for flowers. Judges scored Bluffton a 6-star rating out of a possible 10 stars and received special recognition for its flowers.
The Quarry Farm Nature Preserve and Conservation Farm, rural Pandora, has several spring and summer activities planned. These range from bird watching, guided walks and additional nature-related activities. The spring family day will be Saturday, June 15, and includes visiting animals at the farm sanctuary and spotting butterflies and frogs.
The Quarry Farm is located at 14321 Road 7L, Pandora. The newsletter with more information and events is attached.
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.
