Diane Dray, 77, entered eternal life on December 2, 2024. She was the daughter of Charles and Ola (Marshall) Conrad who preceded her in death. Diane was married to Fred Dray who also preceded her in death.
She is survived by her sister, Charlene (Harold "Bud") King of Bluffton, Ohio; nephew Christopher Lee of Findlay, Ohio; and numerous cousins and friends, including her pet cat, Elvis. Diane grew up in Bluffton, and after graduating college, moved to Spring Arbor, Michigan, where she and her husband established their home.
Alven Albert Osting, age 93, of Troy, OH passed away on November 30, 2024 at SpringMeade Health Care Center. He was born on November 15, 1931 in Delphos, OH to the late Frank Bernard and Veronica Mary (Elwer) Osting.
The 131st performance of Handel's "Messiah" on Dec. 6 at Bluffton University and December 7 at University of Findlay are sold out. The combination of both performances will bring nearly 1,000 people together to enjoy this holiday tradition.
Bluffton's Emery Thiel has advanced to the state level of the Lions Club International peace poster competition with her "Peace Without Limits" entry. This is a world-wide project for students ages 11-13. The contest is designed to "give children the chance to express their vision of peace."
Apollo Career Center, 3325 Shawnee Road, Lima will hold its annual Christmas at Apollo Craft Show on Saturday, December 7, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Admission is $3, children 12 and under are free.
The proceeds from the craft show are divided among the Apollo student clubs to fund community service projects and assist students competing at state and national competitions. One of the largest shows in the region, Apollo Career Center hosts over 100 crafters selling home-made and hand-crafted wares.
The Village of Bluffton, Bluffton Soccer Club and Bluffton Lions Club have formed a partnership to build a 10-acre park on the north side of Snider Rd. across from the Bluffton Family YMCA. The park will be home to the first all-accessible playground in the village as well as seven new soccer fields, a shelter house, and a one-mile pathway.
A matching holiday fundraiser from December 3-31, 2024 will give donors the opportunity to have their contributions doubled by an anonymous friend of the Bluffton Soccer Club. That means a donation of $1=$2 and $50=$100. Pledges can be extended over 3 years.
