Get a signed piece of Bluffton history tonight at the public library
Bluffton Public Library will host a local author signing event on Thursday, Dec. 1, at 6:30 p.m. Fred Steiner will be on hand to discuss his newly published book, "A Good Place to Miss - Bluffton Stories 1900-1975."
The book includes local stories, which Steiner collected from the 75-year period of 1900 to 1975. Each chapter represents a different decade, starting with a 1900 story by Dr. J.J. Sutter, who explains how and why he started a sanitarium that eventually became the Bluffton Hospital. The collection ends with a 1970s-era story of a "streaker" incident at Bluffton High School.
In addition, the book includes a chapter of vignettes, which Steiner says are very short but too interesting to ignore. Among these includes several John Dillinger bank robbery stories.
The book also provides a list of the first 50 years of Bluffton High School graduates, by class, from the first graduating class in 1881 through the year 1930.
Steiner completed the book at the request of Beverly Amstutz of Bluffton's sesquicentennial committee. He says that he is thinking about a sequel, which may be released by Christmas 2012.
This event, which will be held at the library at 145 S. Main St., is free and open to the public. No registration is required.
The book is available for $15, including Allen County sales tax.
Books are also available at:
o Greg's Pharmacy
o Book ReViews
o Common Grounds
o Senior Citizens Center
o Bluffton University Bookstore
Books are also available on The Icon eStore and may be paid through Paypal.
Stories Posted This Week
Monday, June 30, 2025
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Saturday, June 28, 2025
- Community Pool closed June 28
- Weekend Doctor: About Rotator Cuff Repair
- WOAL Swim Champs in Wapakoneta July 11-12
- '60s Survivors Band plays fifth annual free concert
- Bluffton Lions to bring all-abilities playground to new Legacy Park
- July 2025 programs and services at Bluffton Public Library
- Save the date: July 17 Garden Club is all about herbs
- Bluffton Vacation Bible School, July 13-17 at Bluffton Y
Friday, June 27, 2025
- Foundation launches Rooted to Rise initiative
- Eight vehicle injury crash IR 75 in Hancock County
- Bluffton Mayor commends Safety Services on June 26 injury accident response
- What's in your weekend?, June 27-28-29
- Go wolfhound to Bluffton
- Letter: Ask for veto of HB 96 library provision
- ODNR Offering Hunter Education Instructor Classes
Thursday, June 26, 2025
- Bluffton safety services respond to multi-vehicle accidents on I-75
- Travel opportunities update from Bluffton Senior Center
- Send July 2025 Community Calendar items to the Icon
- National Night Out is August 5, planning is in final stages
- Bluffton Senior Center activities schedule for July 2025
- Does your business have summer hours? Post them on the Icon
- Bluffton, Ohio ranks 4th in Ohio for bike network quality