The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife reminds residents of Northwest Ohio that public lakes and reservoirs teem with fish such as yellow perch and largemouth bass.
In this area, the ODNR highlights yellow perch in Allen County's Williams Reservoir. The organization notes: this reservoir was opened in 2012 and offers good numbers of large perch, some longer than 13 inches. If fishing from a boat, start along the north or south shore where the old haul roads are still in place. Shoreline fishing in the spring and fall can be productive.
The Swiss Community Historical Society is pleased to announce that scheduled tours will resume from May through fall of 2022. The Swiss Homestead, also known as the Schumacher House, offers a glimpse into the lives of Swiss immigrants in portions of Allen and Putnam counties known as the Settlement, during the mid-19th century. The house is located at 8350 Bixel Rd, Bluffton.
Visitors may tour the house, summer kitchen, and workshop—which are furnished with original and period items—as well as the kitchen garden. Access to the barn may be restricted due to construction activity.
Bluffton University Football is hosting a variety of summer football camps for players in grades 3-12.
YOUTH CAMP: June 6-9, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Youth Camp will focus on developing basic skills of the game, with emphasis on safe tackling techniques.
Rising grades 3rd - 8th
$55 for Individual, $45 for each additional family member
PROSPECT CAMP: June 10, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Prospects will go through combine style testing, and then work directly with our coaching staff on individual skill instruction for offensive and defensive positions.
Treva Marlene Stratton, 91, passed away April 26, 2022, at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Treva was born February 19, 1931 in Bluffton, to the late William and Rhoda (Burkholder) Althaus. On August 9, 1953 she married Robert Stratton who preceded her in death on November 28, 2019.
On April 26 the Bluffton High School track and field teams particpated in a quad meet at Ada. Teams from Fort Jennings and Ben Logan rounded out the competition.
Led by strong efforts in the field events, the Bluffton boys took first place, while the girls took second place.
The Pirates travel to Liberty-Benton on Saturday, April 30, to compete in the Pat Wagner Invitational.
