Swiss Community Historical Society enters a new era with museum and staffing
By Paula Pyzik Scott
The June 28 celebration of Swiss Day by members of the Swiss Community Historical Society of Bluffton and Pandora was extra sweet. We’re not talking about going back for seconds at the dessert table: it’s because the potluck meal and business meeting were held at the society’s Swiss Heritage Center for the first time.
FROM BSC HAPPENINGS_The Bluffton Senior Center's July newsletter highlights the following Bus Trips with Debbie.
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad and Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Wednesday, July 22 Trip is full, we are taking standby. Departing at 9 a.m. Please note that this bus is full. People will have to sit together on the bus and the train.Boxed lunch included. Please bring money for supper on your own. Cost is $170.00 due at sign up. Level 3 (Flights of Stairs)
FROM BSC HAPPENINGS_The Bluffton Senior Center will host its July monthly meeting on Monday, July 13 at 6:00 p.m.
The program, led by Mike Buettner will give participants the facts on the history of the Dixie Highway, a highway that runs right down Main Street of Bluffton. Senior Center member, Frank Roidt, also turns 90 in July and will be celebrated during the July dinner meeting. He will be offered a red rose and life membership.
FROM FACEBOOK_Maple Crest residents Jim and Dixie Shaffer created a beautiful, patriotic quilt that is now on display in the lobby of Maple Crest.
The Shaffers created the quilt in their home during the pandemic. While Dixie did all the sewing, Jim worked hard to find the right star, along with placement and pattern. The quilt measures 9 feet by 7 feet and took them nearly four months to complete. Dixie has made over 60 quilts in her lifetime.
This beautiful quilt will be on display until Monday, July 6, in the Maple Crest lobby located at 700 Maple Crest Court, Bluffton.
JUNE 30, 2026 MEDIA RELEASE__Re 6-29-2026 Shooting in Elida Rd. Meijer store.
On June 29, 2026, at approximately 4:10 p.m., Allen County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to Meijer (3298 Elida Rd, Lima, Ohio) in reference to shots fired in the store. Deputies and units from the Lima Police Department arrived on scene, secured and searched the store. No suspects or victims were located in the store.
