Account of J.D. Rothen carols from 2020 Lima News
Curious about the New Year's caroling to be hosted by the Swiss Community Historical Society?
In December 2021 the caroling was cancelled--but prompted this extended account "Reminisce: Bluffton’s unique tradition of New Year’s songs" by the Lima News and Allen County Historical Society.
The article details the life of Swiss immigrant David Rothen and his expereinces as a farmer, school teacher and writer--including the composition of two New Year's carols.
For details on this year's caroling, see "SCHS New Year's Caroling invitation."
Stories Posted This Week
Thursday, July 17, 2025
- Cross is Champion in three 2025 State Fair riding events
- July 21 planning commission items include Vine St. closure for practice field
- Forky asks a question: Can a new diet result in significant changes?
- July 22 Twin Town event with Mindelheim, home of GROB-Werke
- Sign up for Bluffton's Got Talent at Bluffton Public Library