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Marjorie (Trenkamp) Hermiller was a homemaker

Marjorie “Marge” K. (Trenkamp) Hermiller, 93, passed away July 20, 2023 at her residence.  Marjorie was born January 2, 1930 in Lima to Carl and Bertha (Schmitt) Greulich.  She was married to James Trenkamp who preceded her in death and she later married Lavern Hermiller and he survives.  

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July 20 Severe Thunderstorm Watch notice from Bluffton Police Dept.

The Bluffton Police Department sent the following alert to Nixle subscribers on Thursday, July 20 at 02:56 p.m. EDT

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH has been issued for Allen County.   

Severity: Severe - Significant threat to life or property

Urgency: Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately

Certainty: Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing

Category: Meteorological (inc. flood)

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Senior Center trip to see The Confession, the musical

On Tuesday, July 25, the Bluffton Senior Center is taking a bus trip to see The Confession, the musical. Organizers are currently taking standby for this trip.

The group will visit E & S Sales Bulk Foods before getting lunch at the Blue Gate Amish Buffet. The cost is $140. Departure time is 7:00 a.m.

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Creative Families at the Library

The Bluffton Public Library will host a Creative Families at the Library event on Saturday, July 29 from 10:00-10:45 a.m.

This program is for families with children in grades K-5 and no registration is required. Come and learn about different art mediums and have a chance to practice them, too.

This program is presented as part of a Girl Scout Gold Award project.

Toenail Clinic at Senior Center

The Bluffton Senior Citizens Center's next Toenail Clinic with Dr. Kirk will be Monday, July 24 at 9:30 a.m.

An appointment is required and can be made in the office or call 419-358-8971. The cost is $10 due at the time of appointment.

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August 5 Swiss Haus kitchen garden invitation

The Swiss Community Historical Society of Bluffton and Pandora will hold its third and final Summer Saturday event from 1:00-4:00 p.m. on August 5 at the Schumacher Homestead, located at 8350 Bixel Road, Bluffton.

Visitors are especially encouraged to tour the recently renovated garden. There will be docents available to point out and discuss the plants used by early settlers. Also featured will be a display of antique garden and grounds tools.

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