Nancy E. Thornton, 84, passed away June 14, 2025 at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Nancy was born June 26, 1940 in Bluffton to the late Ivan and Helen (Bell) Montgomery. On October 1, 1972 she married Richard "Dick" Thornton who preceded her in death on March 10, 1997.
Nancy graduated from Bluffton High School. She was a telephone operator and had also worked at Ex-Cello (Airfoil Textron). Nancy was a member of Pandora United Methodist Church where she had played piano. She loved gospel music and spending time with her nieces and nephews.
Dog shot and killed by off-duty deputy, woman and child unharmed
JUNE 15 BLUFFTON POLICE DEPT. MEDIA RELEASE__On June 14, 2025 at approximately 2:43 p.m. Bluffton police officers responded to a report of an incident involving a dog running at large that had cornered a woman and a young child in the area of 70 State Route 103.
According to witness accounts and preliminary investigation, an off-duty deputy happened to be in the area and observed the dog behaving aggressively toward the individuals. The deputy quickly exited his vehicle to assist and protect the civilians.
JUNE 14 RIDE TO REMEMBER ANNOUNCEMENT__We have some great sponsors! Thank you for helping to make this year's ride a reality!
For more information on the July 12 event, an in-person ride that takes cyclists through the Village of Bluffton, Ohio, and the scenic surrounding countryside, with routes passing through Gilboa, Ottawa, Rawson, and other nearby towns, visit www.ridetoremember.net/
Visitors to the 2025 Bluffton Festival of Wheels walked between a scattering of raindrops until about 6:30 p.m. when Bluffton Lions organizers decided to present awards a little early.
The event provided a wide array of vehicles including cars, trucks and tractors of all vintages. There was also food and music--both vintage tunes from a DJ and a live performance by Mariachi Garibaldi at Campito Lindo.
Visitors to the 2025 Bluffton Festival of Wheels walked between a scattering of raindrops until about 6:30 p.m. when Bluffton Lions organizers decided to present awards a little early.
The event provided a wide array of vehicles including cars, trucks and tractors of all vintages. There was also food and music--both vintage tunes from a DJ and a live performance by Mariachi Garibaldi at Campito Lindo.
Did you find a favorite vehicle or a car resembling one you grew up with?
Icon photos are presented here in two groups. More photos are HERE.
