Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Co., Bluffton celebrates Shirley's birthday on Saturday, June 16, wil a day full of family-friendly events, according to Pete and Kim Suter.
Carnival games, a coloring contest, and buy-one-get-one specials highlight the event held downtown Bluffton, with 100 percent of sales being donated to Bluffton Public Library.
Albert John Wakeman died June 7, 2018, in Pandora.
He was born in Binghamton, New York, Nov.12, 1925, to Howard Vermilia Wakeman and Hazel Esther Carey.
Drafted just before high school graduation in 1942, he volunteered for the Navy, learned diesel mechanic skills, and served in World War II on a PT boat until his honorable discharge in May, 1946.
He graduated from Bob Jones University, (B.A. 1950, M.A. in theology 1952). There he taught Greek and continued his travel adventures, by teaching in Afghanistan.
Here's another Bluffton elementary photo begging for an identification. Helen Geiger is the teacher. What's the year of the photo and what graduating class is it.
By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
Several Bluffton High School athletes were honored as the Northwest Conference named Spring Scholar Athletes this week. To be eligible, a player must letter in their sport. Gold level is earned by a GPA of 3.5-4.0 and Silver level is 3.00-3.49 during the season.
Bluffton council will hear updates from the village administrator on several projects underway this month during the Monday council session.
According to Jesse Blackburn, village administrator, E. Lee Construction will perform exterior masonry maintenance to the town hall. The work includes cleaning the building, tuck-pointing, brick replacement, stone repair, sealants and caulk joint replacement, window cleaning and adding one coat of water repellent to the building.
Officers requested K9 assistance on a traffic stop in the area of Interstate 75 near Bentley Road. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed a large amount of paraphernalia and marijuana.
Here's the Bluffton police department docket for May.
May 3
University officials reported a criminal trespass to police.
May 5
Officers arrested Andrea L. Gossard, 25, Ottawa, for driving under suspension following a traffic stop in 500 block of North Main Street for an equipment violation. The case is pending in Lima Municipal Court.
An Ottawa resident was issued a citation for possession of marijuana during a traffic stop. The case is pending in Lima Municipal Court.
In response to the chaos of the aftermath of the raid by ICE agents at Corso's Flower and Garden Center in Sandusky, Ohio, on Tuesday, a state-wide coalition is collecting items for the children of workers arrested and detained.
By Kathi Dunlap
Faith Investment Services Bluffton, 419-358-4207
Financial advisers are required by most investment regulators (such as FINRA, SEC, etc.) to “Know Your Client.” This requirement to “Know Your Client” (KYC) includes knowing his or her tolerance for taking risks. Are all investments suitable for all people? Intrinsically, we know that they are not – but why?
