Ada area resident Marie Gossman can add “author” to her resume–in addition to florist and farmer. Her story of surviving toxic shock syndrome is called Calls for Life Flight: A Story of Loss, Life, and the God Who Stayed.
Gossman has been interested in publishing this account for some 20 years, following her near-death experience. Doctors told her she had a 5% chance of survival from the bacterial infection.
A Bluffton man has been sentenced to five years of community control in the domestic violence case State of Ohio vs. Kyle A. Moser. The Lima News reported on the April 7 sentencing in the Allen County Common Pleas Court of Judge Terri Kohlrieser.
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University will recognize student academic achievement during the Academic Awards Forum at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, in Yoder Recital Hall.
The Forum will honor students for outstanding academic performance, scholarly excellence and contributions to the intellectual life of the university. Awards will be presented across multiple disciplines, recognizing sustained achievement as well as exceptional accomplishments during the academic year.
Deadline to register: May 30 (for t-shirt and water bottle)
MEDIA RELEASE__A Bluffton Lady Pirate Youth Basketball Camp will be held on June 8 and 9 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
This camp is open to all girls entering grades 3-6 and will be held at the Bluffton High School gymnasium. The cost is $30 per camper. The registration form is below.
Bluffton High School Girls Basketball coaching staff and current Bluffton Lady Pirate basketball players will lead the camp.
Players will need: t-shirt, shorts, tennis shoes, water bottle.
MEDIA RELEASE__The heart of downtown Bluffton will come alive with creativity and community spirit on Thursday, April 23, as the Bluffton Art Walk takes place from 12:00-6:00 p.m. along Main Street.
This charming, small-town event offers residents and visitors alike a chance to slow down, explore and connect. Guests are encouraged to stroll through downtown Bluffton, where 11 local businesses will open their doors to showcase artwork from talented local creators. From paintings to handcrafted pieces, the Art Walk highlights the vibrant creativity that thrives within the community.
