Map attached shows 2016 Allen County ODPS
Collaborative Drug Initiative findings.
Illegal drug usage, particularly heroin and other opioids, was the topic of a Bluffton Public Library Community Issues Series on Ohio’s drug epidemic.
Nearly 20 persons attended the noon program on March 9. Ryan Burkholder, Bluffton police chief, and Tyler Hostetler, Bluffton police sergeant, presented the program.
Chief Burkholder said that Bluffton police find themselves addressing these problems differently than in the past due to Ohio’s changing drug laws.
Bluffton fourth grader, Noah Bricker, is the artist of this work. It is part of a student artist showcase celebrating Student Art Month at the Bluffton Public Library. To view more of the art work click here.
Pandora United Methodist Church will hold a free community meal on Wednesday, March 29, from 5:30-7 p.m. in the church fellowship hall, 108 E. Washington St., Pandora. The meal this month is provided by Sprunger Insurance Co., and will include spaghetti, bread sticks, salad, cake and beverage.
A Maple Sugarin’ event will take place at Litzenberg Memorial Woods on Saturday, March 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn how the pioneers and Native Americans used to collect sap, transport it to the sugar bush and boil it down to produce the sweet maple syrup that we still love today.
You can also learn about sap science and sap-loving animals, and take a tour through the historic McKinnis House. A beaded key chain activity will take place in the shelter. Fruth’s Sugarhouse will be in the barn selling their maple products. The Maple Sugarin’ event is free and is open to everyone.
Bluffton Boy Scout Troop 256 will collect food for the Bluffton Community Assistance Program's food pantry, on Saturday, March 11, according to Dr. Darrell Groman, assistant scoutmaster.
Earlier this week yellow bags were placed on doorsteps in the village.
"Please place the yellow bags with non-perishable food items on your front porch before noon on Saturday. No glass, please," he said.
If your bag is not picked up by 5 p.m., contact Scoutmaster Mike Metzger at 419-235-5654.
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 will hold a public meeting regarding the reconstruction and widening of Interstate 75 through the city of Findlay and Hancock County. Work on the project will begin this month.
The meeting will be held Monday, March 13, in the main ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1050 Interstate Drive West, Findlay. A presentation will begin at 5:30 p.m. with time given to questions following.
