Allen County’s first 2012 West Nile Virus (WNV)-associated death was reported Oct. 17 by the Allen County Health Department. Five previous WNV deaths have been reported in Ohio.
“We would like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of this individual,” says Kathy Luhn, Allen County Health Commissioner.
Sweetest Day is Saturday, Oct. 20. Town and Country Flowers, 121 S. Main St., has a special offer for the event, according to Connie Kruse of the flower shop.
Town and Country is offering 12 roses in a vase for only $24.95. Call 419-358-4040 to order.
Charles R. Emans, 98, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Olympia, Washington. He was born in Bluffton, Ohio, June 25, 1914, to Charles F. and Mary A. (Shoemaker) Emans. He married Virginia Bell, Jan. 1, 1939, and they were divorced. He graduated from Bluffton High School in 1932, and attended Bluffton College.
Who is that little princess standing at the front door?
A community-wide Halloween party is planned at BFR Sunday, Oct. 21, from 2-4 p.m. A variety of games, activities, and crafts will be offered for children of all ages, according to Carole Enneking, BFR director.
Non-scary costumes, while not required, will set the holiday theme. A costume contest will be held at 3 p.m. with divisions for young children, older children and family units.
