FINDLAY, OH—The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation Board of Trustees approved grants totaling $770,654.84 at the February board meeting. This total includes seven responsive grants and 164 donor advised fund grants.
Among grants of special interest to the Bluffton area, the West Ohio Land Conservancy was awarded $56,600 to support hiring a part-time executive director.
Annette "Sue" Sprunger, 86, passed into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus, on February 23, 2025. Sue was born May 6, 1938 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to the late Paul and Opal (Wasson) Berlien who preceded her in death. On August 26, 1961 she married Ben Sprunger and he survives.
A woman of deep faith, Sue dedicated her life to her family, church, and community. She was a faithful wife, loyal helper and mother with distinction.
The Village of Bluffton has announced that the Parks & Recreation Committee meeting on Tuesday, February 25 has been moved to 5:30 p.m. (This is a time change from the original 6:00 p.m. time)
The Bluffton High School string orchestra received a superior rating at the OMEA State Orchestra Adjudicated Event on February 21. The orchestra performed: ‘Dragon Fire’ by Susan Day, ‘Danse Infernale’ by Elliot del Borgo and ‘Prairie Trail’ by Jeffrey Bishop. The orchestra is directed by Rachael E. Lewis. Students: Liliana Liberato, Maia Gearing, Katie Bauman, Zoe Shank, Ethan Hoffman, Claire Phillips, Ellie Hartzler, Phoebe Edwards-Leeper, Eva McBrien, Kelsey Bauman, Georgia Hagen, Daphne Johnston, Leo Gearing, Emma Miller, Emmitt Kidd, Leah Shadle, Charlotte Kidd, Laney Kiene. (Not pictured: Rebekah Rehm.) PHOTO by Sarah Kidd.
The Bluffton Lions Club inducted five new members in February and announced the March 4 Charter night for the Leo Club of Bluffton High School. (See attached February 2025 newsletter.)
Leo Charter Night will take place from 5:30-7:00 p.m. on March 4 at Bluffton Town Hall. Members will be inducted and officers will be installed.
March 18 Club Meeting: Speaker Dave Sycks will talk about the Bluffton Schools music program.
April 15 Citizen of the Year Program. If you have candidates, contact Lion John Rich.
