March roared in like a lion in the early morning hours of March 1. High winds toppled a pine tree on the Presbyterian church lawn. It also took down the First National Bank sign and knocked over trees around town.
The Ottawa Chamber of Commerce recognized First National Bank as recipient of the Large Business of the Year Award in Feburary, according to Todd Mason, FNB president and chief executive officer.
Fighting the Drug Epidemic in Ohio, presented by Bluffton Police Chief Ryan Burkholder will be held Thursday, March 9, at noon.
Registration is requested. Bring your lunch if you wish and find out more about this current issue affecting our community. Burkholder's talk includes a Q&A session following. Interested in attending, but need an evening time slot? Please note this and include your contact info on the registration sheet (or call the library at 419-358-5016 and ask staff to do so.)
Bluffton University senior Mackenzie Hoeckley will present “In the Palms of My Hands” at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 14, in the Reading Room of Musselman Library.
Hoeckley, an art and writing major from Santa Barbara, Calif., will showcase some of her written work and discuss what she’s learned from the process.
The Sunflower Trio, comprised of Hesston College music faculty Matthew Schloneger, tenor; Rebecca Schloneger, violin and Ken Rodgers, piano, will present a program about Mennonite composer J. Harold Moyer which will feature some of his music during Forum at 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 14, in Yoder Recital Hall.
The group will also perform a concert of Moyer’s works at 7:30 p.m. that evening in Yoder Recital Hall. Both events are free and open to the public. A free-will offering to cover program expenses will be taken during the evening performance.
