The village of Bluffton will hold trick-or-treat night Thursday, Oct. 25, according to Mayor Eric Fulcomer.
The event will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
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Miss Ohio, Elissa McCracken, will visit Bluffton on Sunday. Miss Ohio will speak during the 10:15 a.m. Sunday morning worship service at the Bluffton Presbyterian Church.
He's back! The one and only, the official, Ronald McDonald will be in this year's Bluffton's Blaze of Lights parade.
The parade is Saturday, Nov. 24, at 5 p.m. Ronald was part of last year's parade and the Jerry Lewis McDonald's Restaurants were able to arrange for a second visit from the famous clown.
When did you graduate from Bluffton High School? Did you also attend Bluffton College? What was your major?
I graduated from BHS in 1990. I attended OSU Lima my first year, then OSU Columbus my second year and when I finally decided what to major in (elementary education), I inquired with Bluffton College about transferring there and found out I could graduate in 2 years there vs staying at OSU where it would take me 3 more years. So, I did graduate from Bluffton College in 1994.
"Spots are limited for the first session of BFR Sports and Fitness soccer, so get your $50 registration in to hold your spot," says Amy Byers, BFR sports coordinator.
The first session starts the week of Nov.4 for all age groups from U8 to Adult. The cost is $375 per team.Teams who pay in full by Oct. 14 may schedule a one-hour practice before session one for free.
For more information visit the BFR website at www.bfronline.com or call at 419-358-4150.
Bluffton celebrates the arrival of fall at its ninth annual Fall Festival, Saturday, Sept. 29, at five locations in the community. Most events are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mennonite Memorial Home
Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 W. Elm St., is the hub for all free transportation. Visitors may park at one of the venues and enjoy free horse and wagon rides, or vans that goes to other locations. The vans arrive and depart every 15 minutes from Maple Crest, Swiss Homestead, Bluffton Middle School, downtown and the Mennonite Home.
McDonald’s Restaurant owner, Jerry Lewis, will present over $9,900 to 29 local teachers from 19 different school districts effecting more than 1,300 area students in just one school year. The check presentation and winner’s reception will be held at the N. West Street McDonald’s Restaurant in Lima at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 20.
Since the MAC Grant program began in 2004, Jerry Lewis’ McDonald’s Restaurants have given more than $134,000 to more than 360 local teachers.
“National Assisted Living Week” ended with a “Grand Finale Party” for assisted living residents and resident assistants at Maple Crest, Bluffton.
Check out the photos at the bottom of this story.
In keeping with the art theme, each resident and staff person was encouraged to bring along something the person created during any era of his or her life.
The variety of items presented that afternoon was amazing, and the party participants thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to recognize the skills and talents of fellow residents and co-workers.
