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Larry Beemer was a Beaverdam HS graduate

Larry Lynn Beemer, 77, died March 2, 2020, at his residence. Larry was born July 24, 1942, in Beaverdam to the late Roy and Florence (Walters) Beemer.  On March 19, 1980, he married Carolyn (Taylor) Beemer who survives.

Larry graduated from Beaverdam High School and then served in the United States Army. He retired from Airfoil Textron in Lima and then worked at Greto Trucking in Lima.    

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Disappearing act

Here's what a two-hour school fog delay looks like in town at 8 a.m. Bluffton may be over seasonal snow delays, but we will need to wait until the fog season lifts before we are in the clear. 

Bluffton HS orchestra "excellent" at state competition

The Bluffton HS string orchestra received an excellent rating at OMEA state orchestra adjudicated event held on Friday, Feb. 28 at Whitmer HS in Toledo. 

The orchestra performed ‘A Renaissance Fair’ arranged by Ann McGinty, ‘Midnight Rain’ by Susan Day and ‘Danse Infernale’ by Elliot del Borgo.

The 24-member orchestra is under the direction of Rachael E. Lewis and assisted by Debb Herr. 

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Student Art Launch Party and Showcase at Bluffton Public Library

In honor of Student Art Month, this year’s Student Art Showcase begins with a Launch Party on Thursday, March 5 at 6 p.m.!
Join us for refreshments and check out the creative work from our young community! Students’ artwork will then be on display for the rest of the month. Art teachers from area schools have made art selections for their students and submitted them for this event. A selection of homeschool student art will also be included, as submitted by parents.

"Prohibition" theme of March 9 history talk at Maple Crest

Monthly program sponsored by Bluffton Senior Citizens

The March Bluffton Senior Citizens Association history talk theme is “Prohibition.”

The program takes place at Maple Crest Senior Living Village, 700 Maple Crest Court, at 2 p.m., Monday, March 9, and is free and open to the public. 

The program is presented by the speakers’ bureau of the Hancock Historical Museum, 422 W. Sandusky St., Findlay.

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6 coupon special offer from Leiber's Garage

Printer-friendly coupons at the bottom of this story

Tom Dotson of Leiber's Garage, 130 Vance St., Bluffton, and Tommy Tire Sales & Alignment Center, 3032 State Route 309, Ada, has a 6 coupon special in March.

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