Three events are scheduled in Bluffton on September 3
The Gaden Shartse Monastery monks will visit Bluffton, Findlay and Carey as part of their 2024 National Tour. Tour objectives are to share the monks' Tibetan cultural heritage; chants and rituals for healing; and practices for inner peace and compassion. Also, the tour serves as a fundraising initiative to construct a Khangtsen (dormitory) at Gaden Shartse Monastery.
PANDORA — First National Bank has announced that Lauren Beasley has joined its team as Branch Manager and Consumer Lender at the Pandora office. Beasley will be responsible for establishing and expanding customer relationships for First National Bank in Pandora and surrounding areas.
Gloria N. Hofferbert, 37, passed away August 23, 2024, at Lima Memorial Health System.
Gloria was born April 2, 1987 in Lima to Gregory (Greg) and Emma (Hughes) Hofferbert who survive.
She was a graduate of Fairfield High School, a member of Waynesfield Baptist Church and was currently employed at Taco Bell.
She is survived by her mother, Emma Hofferbert of Lima; father, Gregory (Greg) Hofferbert of Lima; son, Charlie Taylor of Lima; and two brothers, Jonathan Hofferbert of Lima, Greg Hofferbert, Jr. of Lima.
CORRECTION In 1991 the Bluffton School Board president was Nancy Schweingruber.
PHOTO Page 3 of the 1992 Bluffton High School Buccaneer. View the yearbook in its entirety on the Bluffton Schools website HERE.
Bill Herr taught high school mathematics and science for 32 years. Next, he served as chaplain at a nursing home for 24 years. In this column, he returns to a favorite subject, Bluffton sports.
By Bill Herr
What is the greatest Bluffton High School football team ever? A very interesting read is "A Century of Pirates," a compilation of stories, photographs and records of Bluffton High School championship athletic teams and players of the 20th century. Included are photos and player names of 20 outstanding football teams that played between 1929 to 1998. Fred Steiner compiled this amazing record. It is a treasure to read for those that follow Pirate sports.
September 21, 2024, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
176 Albert St,, Bluffton
The Bluffton Democrats are hosting a "front porch-front yard-driveway pop up event" on Saturday, September 21. From the organizers: "Democrats — and other friendly folks who are undecided or who are Independents —in the surrounding counties of Allen, Auglaize, Van Wert, Putnam, Hancock, Hardin, and Van Wert are invited to take a break from their busy schedules to stop at our temporary election headquarters at 176 Albert St."
Continued dry weather last week negatively affected crops, according to Ben Torrance, State Statistician, USDA NASS, Ohio Field Office. Topsoil moisture conditions were rated 33 percent very short, 42 percent short, and 25 percent adequate. Statewide, the average temperature for the week ending on August 25 was 65.3 degrees, 4.9 degrees below normal.
