OCT 23 MEDIA RELEASE__Kaylee Koyan of Kenton was welcomed as the first executive assistant for the Hardin County Community Foundation at its quarterly meeting Tuesday afternoon, October 21.
President Matt Jennings said, “Over the years, we’ve had paid, part-time officers in the foundation that were treasurer, assistant treasurer, secretary and assistant secretary. But as we’ve grown, we’ve come to the point where we need to consolidate all of those duties and functions into one role.
On October 23, WBGU-PBS premiered an episode of Scenic Stops & Stories featuring the Schumacher Homestead, 8350 Bixel Rd. The production took place during a Second Saturday event and includes interviews with board member Jason Althaus and docent Van Risser. The next event at the homestead will be the Christmas Open House on December 6-7.
Althaus provides an overview of the development of the historic site, including the new Heritage Center, which is a repurposed timber frame barn from a nearby farm. Risser demonstrates how the Schumacher family would have cooked using the fireplace in the summer kitchen. Using homegrown produce, he makes a one-pot stew or "Eintopf."
MEDIA RELEASE__Saturday, October 25 wraps up the 2025 season of Bluffton Cars & Coffee. The gathering of car, truck and motorcycle enthusiasts runs from 8:00-11:00 a.m. at 902 N. Main St. (a.k.a. Masterpiece Signs and Graphics).
Twisted Whisk Cafe will offer coffee and pastries at their new food truck, The Whisk on Wheels.
Door prizes are provided by local businesses and there is a 50/50 drawing.
Communities throughout the region are gearing up for Halloween fun, with trick-or-treat and trunk-or-treat events. Here's when and where local families can enjoy Halloween festivities for 2025:
Saturday, October 25
Kenton - 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 28
ONU ResLife Trunk or Treat - 5:00–7:00 p.m., Freed Center Parking Lot
FROM FACEBOOK__The Bluffton University PEACE Club will host a breakfast fundraiser for students and community members. Pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice will be served at the October 25 event.
The breakfast will be held at First Menonnite Church, 101 S. Jackson St. The entry fee is $5. Donations will also be happily accepted.
