Bluffton Lions Club December newsletter
The Bluffton Lions Club has shared its December newsletter, attached.
The club reports that approximately 80 persons enjoyed the Lion’s meal on December 1 at the Bluffton Senior Center with $192 collected for the Food Bank.
Homemade bread was baked by Lion John Rich. Lions participating: John Rich, chairman; Tracy Steele; Gene Long; Corwin Croy; Bill Watkins; Jesse Blackburn; Gary Graham; Jan Emmert; Clair Winebar.
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
January 10: Board meeting at the Elementary School library 6:00 p.m.
January 13-15 : Winter Retreat at Deer Creek State Park.
January 17 : Club meeting at Town Hall noon. Speaker will be David Stratton, president of the Allen Economic Development Group. 2nd Vice District Governor Sue Davis to visit. Start the new 50/50 charity raffle.
2022-2023 Officers & Board Members are:
President - Jim Bemiller
Vice President - John Rich
Vice President - Gene Long
Vice President - Greg Denecker
Secretary - Barbara Plaugher
Treasurer - Clair Winebar
Lion Tamer - Corwin Croy
Tail Twister - Dennis Morrison
Board Members: 1 yr - Jerry Szabo; 1 yr - Eugene McCall: 2 yr - Tracy Steele; 2 yr - John Hochstetler
Editor - Barbara Plaugher
Stories Posted This Week
Friday, July 10, 2026
- Bluffton Sardines 3rd at WOAL swim meet after day 1
- Ada Icon headlines, July 10
- Orange Twp. receives ODOT request to close two US 30 intersections
- Find and update Bluffton Civic Organization contact information
- 12th Ride to Remember rolls through Bluffton July 11
- Rumpke trash and recycling guidelines for Bluffton, July 2026
- Beaverdam 4-H report for July 6
- Take a look at Blufftonicon.com/calendar (video)
- Newark Earthworks program on historical indigenous architecture, July 22
Thursday, July 9, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, July 9
- Share the bridge
- Jeff Richards is new Bluffton Elementary principal
- Officer Dominic Francis Memorial Bike & Jeep Run, Aug. 8
- Sheriff seeks information in June 29 Meijer shooting investigation
- Down on the Farm celebration of America 250, July 19
- Enjoy this summer without doing damage
- Register now for July 23 Words and Wine event
- Village of Bluffton to serve BSC Community meal
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
- Allen County Auditor explanation of Ohio House Bill 186 Inflation Cap Credit
- Shoemaker sentenced to 27 years on child pornography charges
- St. John's UCC to host Bluffton bike swap
- Beaverdam Bunch reports: July 29 meeting
- July 28 speed puzzle competition at Bluffton Public Library
- Galley Book Group to meet at Bluffton Public Library
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
- Highway Patrol reports on July Fourth fatal crashes
- 2026 Porch Fest preview: Blanchard Creek Band, Conner Raines and AJ Knepper
- Take an RTA bus trip to Delphos on July 29
- Senior Center to host Route 66 Centennial trip
- Family-friendly Jurassic Adventure Escape Room, July 17 and 18
- Critters, Flitters, and Gallinippers: SCHS 2nd Saturday, July 11
- Register now for Bluffton Public Library's Read with a Dog