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David Essinger, local author, is the speaker

Bluffton author, Dave Essinger, is the featured speaker at the Bluffton Friends of the Library 10th annual spring tea in April.

The tea is at 5:45 p.m., Thursday, April 26, in the library.Tickets, which must be purchased in advance and cost $12, are on sale at the front desk of the library.

Six other BHS artists' work advanced for judging at the state level

An artwork by Alyssa Casemier, Bluffton High School artist, was recently accepted for exhibit in the Ohio Governor’s Art Show in Columbus, according to Vickie Garmon, BHS art teacher.

To advance that far, the piece was first judged the district level and then advanced for consideration to be judged again at the state level.

Alyssa had two of her works advance from the district judging. The second piece was not accepted for the Governor’s show.

Makes Lu Lu's good for families

Icon Restaurant Review:
Lu Lu's Diner
114 East College Ave, Bluffton
419-369-5858
Reviewer: Liz Gordon-Hancock

A cheerful welcome and instruction to "Sit wherever you like!" awaits you as you enter the door of Lu Lu's diner in Bluffton.

Findlay

Matthew C. Brown, 25, passed away March 19, 2018 at his residence in Findlay.   Matt was born September 9, 1992 in Oskaloosa, Iowa to Pastor Michael and Peggy (Mahood) Brown. 

Matt graduated from Indian River Academy in Massillon, Ohio.  He attended the various churches that his father ministered and enjoyed playing guitar, fishing and playing with his dog. 

3 popular youth program deadlines extended

Three popular youth activities have extended sign-ups for the spring. Sign-up deadlines are now Sunday, March 25, on each of the following programs:  

• Youth Flag Football  - Saturday mornings, April 7 - May 12
   Age group: 6-12 year old boys and girls • Cost: $75 non-member/$40 member

• U-6 Soccer - Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 3 - May 10
  Age group: 4-6 year old boys and girls • Cost: $60 non-Members/$30 members

Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the public library

Former Ohio Northern University staff members Monty Siekerman and Alfred Cohoe will share their experiences about Dr. Martin Luther King's talk on the ONU campus in 1968 during a  program at 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 21, in the Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St., Bluffton.

Bluffton Public Library will host a community conversation and free showing of the film Selma (2014) on March 21 at 5 p.m.  

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