An incoming Bluffton University student-athletic was killed in a motor vehicle accident in Hamilton County on Aug. 6.
Here is the story from The Daily Advocate (Greenville):
WHITEWATER TOWNSHIP – Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Neil reports a fatal motor vehicle crash which occurred in the 8900 block of S.R. 128 (Hamilton Cleves Road) in Whitewater Township on August 6th, 2019 at 11:26 a.m.
The Bluffton Ministerial Association and Bluffton Community Assistance Program will provide free school supplies to Bluffton school district children on the free and/or reduced lunch program again this year.
The distribution takes place from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 10, at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 223 W. College Ave., Bluffton.
The sponsoring groups suggest to call the church to enroll your child at 419-358-5641.
Several rehearsal photos at the bottom of this story -
It’s a retro year – meaning music from the ‘80s – for the Bluffton High School flag corps, which began practicing this week for the upcoming performance season.
The young group includes five juniors, three sophomores and two freshmen. This year’s corps director is Jackie Bourassa. Captains are Elizabeth Bourassa and Bella Angel.
ODOT is investigating the feasibility of installing an eastbound right turn lane from U.S. 30 onto Thayer Road as well as other alternatives to make the intersection safer.
Signage enhancements at the Thayer Road and U.S. 30 intersection northeast of Lima in Allen County will be made this week to provide additional information to motorists.
Ethan Smith, son of Joe and Liz Smith of Bluffton, was chosen to represent Allen County at the Ohio State Fair this year with his project: Focus on photography.
Ethan is a member of the Beaverdam Bunch. This is his first year in 4-H. He will be a 4th grade student at Bluffton this fall.
Here's the 1949 confirmation class of the St. John's E & R Church (United Church of Christ).
Front row from left, Barbara Reichenbach, Mary Lou Lewis, Mary Ann Basinger, Kay Matter, Ruth Nonnamaker, Shirley Derringer, Sue Risser and Marcile Moser.
Back row from left, LaVerne Moser, James Green, Rev. Oppermann, Clarence Greiner and Robert Leiber.
There’s a new eatery in town, and it’s only open during home Bluffton High School football games.
The Bluffton Music Boosters, who operate the concession stand at Harmon Field, unveiled new choices to its traditional Friday night specials. The grand opening is at the first home football game, Friday, Aug. 30, vs. Cory-Rawson.
According to Amy Lehman Mikesell, booster president, “The concession stand will feature new items showcasing local vendors. Our goal is to provide affordable meals for families coming to enjoy the football game.”
