Mark Falk, 63, passed away on March 1, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Mark was born January 11, 1963, in Bluffton, to Harold Dean and Carol (Mathewson) Falk. On June 21, 1986, he married Karen (Weyer) Falk who survives.
He was a 1982 graduate of Bluffton High School and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He retired from Production Products Inc. in 2024 but worked previously for Cooper Tires and Clymer Enterprises.
March 1 kicked off registration for the 12th Annual Ride to Remember, which takes place on Saturday. July 11. This year’s event offers both an in-person ride and a flexible option to ride on your own time at any location. The in-person ride takes cyclists through the Village of Bluffton, Ohio, and the scenic surrounding countryside, with routes passing through Gilboa, Pandora, Ottawa, Rawson, and other nearby towns. Register HERE.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton High School a cappella ensemble One Voice was named the winner of the 2026 Ohio Has Talent finals Saturday evening, February 28, at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert.
The ensemble members are Ellie Hartzler, Claire Phillips, Liliana Liberato, Makenna Mohr, Eli Lehman and Ty Huffman.
The six students performed in classic concert black and competed against talented acts from across the region. The competition winner was determined by audience vote.
You've completed a puzzle, now what to do? Swap them! Swapped puzzles should be in good condition with all the pieces. For each puzzle you bring, you can take home a new one. For all ages.
The library has an area designated on the Main Floor for open chess from 5:30-7:30 p.m. every Tuesday the library is open. Bring your own board or use one of the library's. All ages are welcome.
FROM FACEBOOK__The word on the street is correct this Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce is bringing back the community garage sale weekend! There will be more details to come soon, such as how to get your house on the master garage sale list that will be made available to the public, so stay tuned.
In the meantime, be sure to mark June 18-20 on your calendar. Whether you plan to sell or shop (or both!), you won't want to miss out!
