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Helen W. Griffith worked for the Bluffton News

Helen W. Griffith, age 97, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton, Ohio. Helen was born on November 21, 1926, to Joseph and Elanor Washak who preceded her in death. 

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Bradley James Smith was a photographer

Bradley James Smith, 62, passed away on November 29, 2023, in Johnstown, Ohio. Brad was born on November 21, 1961, in Bluffton, Ohio. He was a loving father and husband who had a deep passion for the outdoors and his dogs.

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Edward Guilloz served in the U.S. Marine Corps

Edward D. “Eddie” Guilloz, 82, of Pandora, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 10:02 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He passed with loved ones at his bedside. Eddie was born to the late Edward W. Guilloz and Eleanor (Betyn) Guilloz on September 1, 1941.

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Santa’s Fire Truck at the library

Register by December 13

On Thursday, December 14 at 6:00 p.m., the Bluffton Library is hosting Santa’s Fire Truck and Family Storytime on the main floor. This event is free and will include reading, stories, and crafts. To register, call 419-358-5016 or visit the library.

Farm financial management program

AUGLAIZE COUNTY__Ohio State University Extension offices in Allen, Auglaize and Mercer counties will be presenting a Farm Financial Management College in January 2024.

This four night program is designed for any farmer looking to improve their farm financial management skills. This course will develop an understanding of farm financial management, production record keeping and enterprise analysis. If participants are interested, this course also fulfills the requirements for Ohio’s Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program Certification (House Bill 95).

The course will be taught by OSU Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educators and State Specialists.

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Lima Area Youth Orchestra performs December 10

The Lima Area Youth Orchestra performs their annual Christmas concert at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 10 in the Lima Senior High School Auditorium.

Led by music director Joseph MacBenn, and assistant director Tawnie Keen, the Lima Area Youth Orchestra and Cadet Orchestra will present an evening of Christmas Classics, both new and old to put you in the spirit of the season.

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