MEDIA RELEASE__We would like to express our sincere appreciation to our donors for their donations toward the 2026 Unearth A StorySummer Reading Program:
Gayla Sue Conaway, 91, passed away July 31, 2026, at Birchaven Village in Findlay. Gayla was born July 25, 1935, in Bluffton to the late Lewis and Agnes (Schaublin) Wynkoop. On May 7, 1954, she married LeRoy "Lee" Conaway, who preceded her in death on May 17, 2013.
FROM FACEBOOK__TedFest '26 will be held at the Arthur-Lugibihl Community Center from 8:30 a.m.-10:00+ p.m. Events include a 5K run/walk, golf cart poker run, bingo, kids' carnival, live bands and fireworks.
EVENT SCHEDULE
8:30 a.m. registration - 5th Annual PG LifeWise Academy -5K run/walk. Race starts 9am at the Pandora Missionary Church. Register HERE.
FROM FACEBOOK__Something new to PorchFest this year will be a Drum Circle. It will be an informal gathering. If you have a drum or not come and check it out at 3:00 p.m. at 218 S. Lawn Ave.
This was inspired by the monthly event that happens at the Ottawa Metro Park on the first Sunday of the month.
MEDIA RELEASE__Thursday, August 6 is the next War Room with The Business Collective!
Every month, business owners and managers gather at Bluffton's 1861 Wine Lounge to brainstorm, share ideas and help each other work through the real challenges of running a business. No presentations. No sales pitches. Just honest conversations with people who understand the entrepreneurial journey.
To kick things off, organizers will be asking: "How do you structure your calendar, and how do you keep track of your hours?"
