Dorothy (Beck) Couch, 96, of Bluffton and formerly of Sandusky, OH, passed away peacefully early Wednesday evening, September 27, 2023, in the Bridge Hospice unit at Blanchard Valley Health Center, in Findlay, OH.
She was born on March 29, 1927, in Ravenna, OH the daughter of Hugh George and Georgia Mae (Werner) Beck. She graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor's degree in Education. Dorothy was a teacher in the Sandusky Public School System for nearly 35 years, retiring in 1985. Prior to Sandusky city, she had taught in Portage, Summit, Marion and Sandusky Counties.
The League of Women Voters of the Lima Area will hold an informational meeting on human trafficking “Signs to Look For” on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Shawnee United Methodist Church, 2600 Zurmehly Road.
The guest speaker will be Brittany Reyes from Crime Victim Services. This meeting is open to the public.
The Bluffton High School boys soccer team beat Lincolnview 3-1 in a Northwest Conference championship showdown match Monday night, October 2, at Steinmetz Field.
Bluffton improved to 4-0 in league play and won the title with their 42nd straight conference triumph without a loss. The Pirates are 5-7-2 overall after the win.
LIMA__The Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities is holding its 25th Annual Chicken Barbecue on Thursday, October 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Allen County Board of DD offices located at 2500 Ada Road, Lima, OH.
The menu includes 1/2 Romer's barbecue chicken, baked potato, green beans, roll and cookie. Tickets are $12.00 and can be purchased by calling 419-221-1385 ext. 1247 or 1033.
