A fall-themed Discovery Day with prize drawings and a business decorating contest will be hosted by Bluffton merchants on Saturday, Sept. 26.
It also hosts a Saturday morning Cars & Coffee gathering and farmers market.
Nearby, Suter’s Produce has opened their seasonal corn maze, hayride shuttle service to sunflower and pumpkin patches, and cider press shop.
“Bluffton isn’t hosting the annual fall fest this year, but there are fun opportunities in and near the village,” said Paula Scott, Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce CEO.
MCUSA colleges and universities hosting Virtual Family Nights
Bluffton University admissions invites high school aged students and their families to participate in a Virtual Family Night.
Organized collectively by the Mennonite Church USA colleges and universities, these events are replacing the in-person visits admissions counselors typically make to Mennonite high schools during the fall.
However, all high school students are invited to take part in any of the sessions, whether they attend a Mennonite high school.
Rolland Dean Basinger, 78, died Sept. 21, 2020, at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay. Dean was born Dec. 7, 1941, in Lima to the late Howard and Dorothy (Clymer) Basinger. On Dec. 28, 1963 he married Margaret Otto Basinger.
Dean was a graduate of Pandora-Gilboa High School. He worked at Whirlpool Corporation - Findlay Division, for 40-plus years before his retirement. Dean was a life member of St. John Mennonite Church in Pandora.
Cort Reynolds, Icon sports writer, has a new article posted on the Boston Celtics blog. The story compares striking similarities between Luka Doncic and Larry Bird.
Join Transition Bluffton and Johnny Appleseed Park District land stewards, Anne Smedley and Austin Roby, for an informative presentation on native and invasive plant species in Bluffton.
The event will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 7:30 p.m. on Zoom.
Anne and Austin will share information on native plant species that enhance wildlife habitat, including information on seeding and planting. They will also discuss some of the most problematic invasive species found in our area, including techniques for removing these species.
Shannon Freshour, Democrat candidate for the Ohio’s Fourth Congressional District, will visit Bluffton this evening (Tuesday, Sept. 22) in a meet-the-candidate event.
She will meet voters in a “S’mores with Shannon” from, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at 216 W. Elm Street (corner Elm and Lawn).
This event enables Bluffton voters to learn more about Freshour’s position on issues. She is running against Jim Jordan, Republican.
“Come out and meet Shannon and enjoy some s’mores,” said Kaitlyn May of the Freshour’s campaign.
FROM ADA ICON - An Ada High School graduate, Anneka Lenssen, has published a book to be released this month, focusing on modern painting and politics in Syria.
By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The Bluffton girls soccer team whipped visiting local rival Allen East 9-0 Monday night at Steinmetz Field.
The Lady Pirate kickers improved to 6-2-1 and 5-0 in the NWC with the lopsided win, their fifth victory in a row. AE fell to 2-5-1 and 1-2-1 in the NWC with the shutout defeat.
Reagan Mittendorf authored a hat trick to pace the blowout. Single goals were netted by Lauren Rhodes, Laykin Garmatter, Allison Diller, Brenna Kindle, Makayla Schweingruber and Rilee Setzer.
Story by Cort Reynolds
Photos by Rae Staton
HARROD - The visiting Bluffton boys soccer team blanked rival Allen East 4-0 in Northwest Conference play Monday night at Goodwin Field in Harrod.
The unbeaten Pirates improved to 8-0-1 overall and 2-0 in the NWC with their 27th consecutive conference win. The Mustangs dropped to 4-7 overall and 1-2 in league play with the defeat.
Senior Jonathan Schriner scored two goals, and teammate Jude Spallinger tallied the other two.
