You are here

Home » News

Regional news

Final week of spring is a hot one

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 19, 2012 - 4:06pm

Here's the seven-day report for June from Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

Date High Low Rain
June 12 82 62
June 13 74 55
June 14 82 50
June 15 88 55
June 16 89 69
June 17 84 68 0.22
June 18 90 67

Section: 
Regional news
»

Explore your Swiss heritage during Sunday's Swiss Day events

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 19, 2012 - 1:05pm

All are welcome to the annual Swiss Day potluck and open house, Sunday, June 24.

The potluck, at Ebenezer Mennonite Church, 8905 Grove Road, at 12:30-3 p.m., features a musical program by Wilmer Sprunger and friends of Berne Ind., with an opening by the Bluffton-Pandora Swiss Chorus.

Bring a dish, already hot or cold and ready to serve, and your own table service (plates and silverware). Drinks will be provided.

Section: 
Regional news
»

1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 takes best of show at Wheels' Fest'

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 18, 2012 - 12:02pm

While ever car was a winner, Larry Grismore's 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 of Ottawa, took the Best of Show award at this year's Lions' Club Wheels' Fest.

"The 45th Festival of Wheels was a great success. I would like to thank all those involved in helping with the set up of the car show. It takes so many people to pull off an event like this," said Dennis Morrison, car show chairperson.

Section: 
Regional news
»

Bluffton Legion installs new officers following cookout at Buckeye tonight

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 18, 2012 - 8:57am

The Bluffton American Legion Post 382 will induct new officers during a cookout installation ceremony tonight at the Bluffton Buckeye Park Shelter house.

The event is open to Legion members, area veterans and their families. The meal begins at 6 p.m. Persons attending are invited to bring a side dish or salad to share.

The post will provide brats, hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, chip drinks and paper products. In case of bad weather, the meal will take place in the Sportsmen's Club depot.

An installation ceremony will take place immediately following the meal.

Section: 
Regional news
»

Gary and Emily Crawfis celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 18, 2012 - 4:54am

Gary and Emily Crawfis will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 23. A Caribbean cruise was taken in January.

Gary Crawfis and Emily Hochstettler were married June 23, 1962, at Ebenezer Mennonite Church, by the Rev. Dan Dalke.

They are the parents of two sons, Jason (Jami Shannon) Crawfis, of Bluffton and James Crawfis, of Beaverdam; and one daughter, Jami (Dan) Trumbower, of Monrovia, Md. They have five grandchildren.

Gary is retired from Westinghouse, Lima, and DTR, Bluffton. Emily is retired from Bluffton Schools.

Section: 
Regional news
»

A bad 1986

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 17, 2012 - 5:08pm

This plate is on a "Bad 1986 Buick." It was on display at the 2012 Festival of Wheels.

Section: 
Regional news
»

Pages