Bluffton's next American Red Cross blood drive is from noon to 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 1, at the First Mennonite Church.
How to Donate Blood
To schedule an appointment to donate please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org for more information. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in Indiana and Ohio), meet weight and height requirements (110 pounds or more, depending on their height) and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.
The holidays can be a particularly difficult time to cope with the loss of a loved one. The Tree of Remembrance Memorial Service provides a forum where families can come together to express their grief, but also find peace for years to come.
On Sunday Dec. 4, at the Centre at Bluffton, 601 N. Main St., Bluffton Chiles-Laman Funeral Home will hold a Tree of Remembrance Memorial Service for those who have lost a loved one this year or in years past.
Ten Bluffton University football players were recently honored by the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference for their play during the 2011 season. The athletes were selected by the Heartland Conference coaches following the completion of the regular season.
Elizabeth Nisly will represent Bluffton Middle School in the Allen County spelling bee for the second year in a row. The eighth grader won her second Bluffton Middle School spelling bee on Nov. 15.
The win advances her to the county spelling bee, which she won last year. Nisly had lots of competition this year as it took 108 words, 45 minutes and 15 rounds before her lone standing challenger, Douglas Nester, eventually misspelled "immaculate."
COSI on Wheels came from outer space to the Bluffton elementary on Nov. 15. The theme "Astounding Astronomy" took students into an outer space adventure.
Here are some Bluffton third graders involved in several of the hands-on science experiments.
Yes, and my classmates were wonderful friends; we had some great experiences and a number of us have reconnected on Facebook sincethe passing of Rosie Rodabaugh Dolan in 2010.
I am sure I remember watching you twirl with fire during half-time shows. When did you start twirling lessons? Can you still twirl a baton? Were you also a dancer?
Margaret J. Core, 87, of Pandora died at 11:35 p.m. Nov. 15, 2011 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born Feb. 22, 1924 in Bluffton to Charles W. and Dorothy J. Allstaetter Young. On Dec. 19, 1946 she married Ray V. Core Jr. and he preceded her in death on July 15, 1996.
Mrs. Core was a homemaker and had worked at Triplett Corp., Bluffton. She was a graduate of Bluffton High School.
Bluffton chamber's Blaze of Lights Committee invites residents planning outdoor Christmas displays to place their residence on the 2011 Bluffton Christmas lights map.
NOTE: THE MAP IN THIS EXAMPLE IS FROM 2010. EACH OF THOSE LOCATIONS WILL CONTINUE TO BE ON THE 2011 MAP.
The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce Blaze of Lights Committee has begun its digital publicity for the 2011 Bluffton Blaze of Lights.
While traditional media continues to be utilized, information is also being posted to Facebook and the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce website. By posting information to Facebook, users are able to share the event with friends, get timely updates, sign up for events, and more.
