ABOVE) Photos of early Harmon Field development and activities. Includes photos from Bluffton Public Library digital archives.
By Paula Pyzik Scott
7:00 p.m., Friday, October 18, Bluffton High School Football vs. Allen East at Harmon Field
The Bluffton Schools are issuing an invitation to all who played on Harmon Field to attend the 100th anniversary of Harmon Field celebration on October 18 at the Bluffton vs. Allen-East football game.
The Allen County Board of Development Disabilities has announced the following schedule for committees during September 2024. All meetings are scheduled for the 2500 Ada Rd., Lima location.
Finance Committee
Date: Thursday September 19, 2024
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Agenda: Review Financial Statements and Bills Paid for August 2024
Nomination Committee
Date: Thursday September 19, 2024
Time: 8:15 a.m.
Agenda: Review Officers and Board Vacancies for 2025
Robert E. "Bob" Wilch of Bluffton, Ohio passed away August 18, 2024 at his residence shared with his daughter, Penny. He was born February 21, 1929, to the late Harvey and Roma Wilch. Bob was a graduate of Bluffton High School where he participated in all sports and state championship games. As a young adult, Bob played on local softball teams and after games would drink an orange crush soda while his teammates had their beers, earning him the nickname “orange crush kid.”
Trinity Lutheran Church of Jenera has announced that their educational play-dates will begin on September 16 and 17 and continue on the first and third Monday and Tuesday of each month from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church, 301 North Main Street.
A second session is held on Mondays from 11:00-12:00 (each of the three sessions are the same.)
Advance registration is required online at tlcjenera.org or by calling 262-391-7994. The cost is $5 per family (not per child) per session. Payment may be by cash or check. If a session is full, there is a waiting list.
The following activities will be held at Bluffton Public Library on a drop-in basis during the month of September 2024:
Chill Zone is on Monday afternoons after school at 3:30 p.m. Chill Zone is a safe space for tweens and teens to hang out at the library. Anyone in grades 6-12 is welcome to join. Activities include gaming, socializing, themed events, and crafting. Snacks are provided.
The Bluffton Lions are counting traffic on the village's bike and pedestrian pathways during the period of September 9-28. Don't be suprised if you see individuals postitioned along routes shown on the map above. Designated pathways, routes and lanes are highlighted in yellow and in green on the Google map.
