William Gaines III, 70 of Bluffton died July 8, 2018, in Grove City. Arrangements are incomplete at Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Bluffton.
There's only one way to take photos showing as many Main Street pots of petunias as possible. Take the photos very early in the morning. That's what Jamie Nygaard did to achieve the two photos of this year's flowers. Things look pretty quiet on Main Street just after sunrise.
The 2018 building permits are attached
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Construction projects in the Village of Bluffton reached over $12 million during the first half of 2018, according to building permits cost estimated filed with the village.
That compared to $2.4 million on construction project during the same period in 2017.
A $10 million Grob Systems new building construction this spring was the significant difference between the two periods. Without it, the 2018 permits total fell behind 2017 by $407,296.
Mary L. Koontz, 95, died on Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at 9:10a.m. at Willow Ridge in Bluffton. She was born October 21, 1922 in St. Marys, Ohio to Theodore and Edna (Schmehl) Schultz who preceded her in death. On June 6, 1948 she married Jasper "Joe" Koontz and they celebrated 53 1/2 years of marriage before he died on Nov. 23, 2001.
She graduated from Bluffton High School in 1940. She attended Fredericks Beauty School, Lima, graduating in December of 1940.
Wilson is promoting Ada, Ohio, as part of its “the official ball of the NFL” promotion.
The promo, titled “Built American,” states: Since 1941 Wilson has been the only bal to grace the NFL field during regular season and postseason play.
Each ball is handmade in Ada, Ohio, by our veteran team of skilled craftsmen and women. Experience tradition this 4th of July and bring home a true American classic.
Bluffton Family Recreation is accepting registrations for Adventure Camp, which takes place on three Thursdays starting July 26, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director.
Adventure Camp Thursdays, July 26, Aug. 2, Aug. 9
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Ages 3 ½ to 6
Adventure camp has activities, arts and crafts and educational takeaways.
• July 26 theme – Disney adventure
• Aug. 2 theme – Star Wars in training
• Aug. 9 – Fairy tales
$8 for BFR member per day; $16 for non-members per day.
