Ronald D. Suter, 73, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on October 26, 2024. Ron was born June 19, 1951 in Bluffton to the late Russel and Jean (Diller) Suter. On April 4, 1969 he married the love of his life, Mary Beth (Bogart) Suter who survives.
The Bluffton Art Company, 105 E. Elm St., Suite A is hosting a Fall Craft with First Responders event on Tuesday, October 29. The event is free but donations will be accepted. Families are invited to make crafts with Bluffton EMS, Police and Fire departments
Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce members are invited to a networking event on Tuesday, October 29.
From the chamber: "This is an informal networking event where you can meet other Chamber members and share what you can do to help each other succeed. Hope to see you there."
ADA __ On Tuesday, October 22, four sculptures by former ONU art professor and current Bluffton resident Judith Greavu were dedicated in a new installation at a pond near Dial-Roberson Stadium.
Members of the Bluffton Senior Center are invited to the November 11 dinner meeting catered by the Norwoods Café, Debbie Brenneman. The menu is ham loaf, au gratin potatoes, green beans, cole slaw and jello. Cost is $12 and reservations are due by Saturday, Nov. 9.
The program emcee will be Richard Bucher and the program will feature 4 Gals and a Guy, a high school singing group directed by Kevin Gratz.
The meeting will also include the election of new board members. The candidates are Dave Campbell, Roger Edwards, Tricia Herrmann and Roger Schroeder. Three will be elected. ◾️
11:00 a.m., November 5, Musselman Library Reading Room
Colby Schlabach ‘25, an accounting major from Sugarcreek, Ohio, will present the First Tuesday in the Library Forum, “My Actuarial Internship: Spreadsheets, math and miniature donkeys,” on November 5.
During the presentation, Schlabach will share experiences from his internship with Everence, a faith-based financial services agency, along with other experiences from his summer in Goshen, Ind.
Shoppers at Bluffton's Community Markets were invited to make a difference on Saturday, October 26. Crossroad Crisis Center provided a list of items needed at the local domestic violence shelter. For more information about Crossroads, visit www.crossroadscrisiscenter.com. For assistance, call 419-228-HELP (4357).
TIFFIN - Two Bluffton seniors competed in the 22-team Div. III regional cross country meet Saturday, Octobe 26, at Tiffin’s Hedges-Boyer Park.
Pirate senior Levi Fenzl finished a solid 38th place in the 177-runner boys race. His time over the 3.1-mile course was 16:56.67.
Pirate senior June Essinger crossed the finish line in 101st place amid a massive field of 182 runners in the girls race. Her five-kilometer time was 21:46.86.
BLUFFTON – In the most anticipated league game of the Northwest Conference season between unbeaten rivals, Bluffton lost its title showdown 42-0 to the potent Columbus Grove run game and stingy defense at Harmon Field Friday, October 25.
