From December 9-18, Bluffton Elementary School will be conducting a "Cans and Coins" community service project with two goals: to collect items for the food pantry and collect money for community needs.
This year, the coin collection will benefit the new Village of Bluffton park on Snider Rd. that will include a soccer complex.
All coins will go in the jug by the front entrance. All food items will go on/under the table by the front entrance.
If the tub is filled with money one time time, principal Kori Bernal will surprise students with "something fun and crazy."
Diane Dray, 77, entered eternal life on December 2, 2024. She was the daughter of Charles and Ola (Marshall) Conrad who preceded her in death. Diane was married to Fred Dray who also preceded her in death.
She is survived by her sister, Charlene (Harold "Bud") King of Bluffton, Ohio; nephew Christopher Lee of Findlay, Ohio; and numerous cousins and friends, including her pet cat, Elvis. Diane grew up in Bluffton, and after graduating college, moved to Spring Arbor, Michigan, where she and her husband established their home.
Alven Albert Osting, age 93, of Troy, OH passed away on November 30, 2024 at SpringMeade Health Care Center. He was born on November 15, 1931 in Delphos, OH to the late Frank Bernard and Veronica Mary (Elwer) Osting.
The 131st performance of Handel's "Messiah" on Dec. 6 at Bluffton University and December 7 at University of Findlay are sold out. The combination of both performances will bring nearly 1,000 people together to enjoy this holiday tradition.
Bluffton's Emery Thiel has advanced to the state level of the Lions Club International peace poster competition with her "Peace Without Limits" entry. This is a world-wide project for students ages 11-13. The contest is designed to "give children the chance to express their vision of peace."
