The Bluffton/Pandora Swiss Community Historical Society will host Christmas at the Homestead on December 7 and 8 at the Schumacher Homestead.
The public is invited to tour the decorated 1843 farmhouse while snacking on homemade treats and listening to songs of the season. Guests can watch food being prepared in the fireplace, hand dip a candle, play a game of checkers, shop in the gift shop and chat with staff about the history of the house and typical life in the 1840s. ▶︎
The public is invited to hear Eric Kurtz, Executive Director of Mennonite Central Committee Great Lakes share stories about the work being done through MCC projects around the world. Kurtz will speak at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 17 at First Mennonite fellowship hall, 101 S. Jackson St.
Et Cetera, Inc. of Bluffton includes Ten Thousand Villages, Book Reviews and the Et Cetera Shop, which raise money for MCC. Et Cetera Inc. is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary this year.
Ohio corn and soybean growers expect lower yields in 2024 as a result of an abnormally dry summer, according to Ben Torrance, State Statistician, USDA NASS, Ohio Field Office. The November Crop Production Report is based on conditions as of November 1, 2024.
The following Village of Bluffton meetings will be held at Bluffton Town Hall, 154 N. Main St.
- Ordinance Committee on Monday, November 18 at 5:00 p.m.
- Joint Personnel & Safety Services Committee on Friday, November 22 at noon.
- Insurance Committee on Friday, November 22 at 3:00 p.m.
- Ordinance Committee Informational Meeting on Proposed Legislation for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) on Tuesday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m.
- Council Meeting on Monday, November 25 at 7:00 p.m.
By Karen Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
On April 2, 1956, Johnny Cash recorded his first number 1 country hit I Walk the Line at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee. The song crossed genres and ranked number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. In an interview, Johnny indicated he wrote the song about resisting temptation and being accountable in relationships.
