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Matthews receives BVHS President's Leadership Award

Business

/ Nov 05, 2026

FROM LINKEDIN__Renee Matthews, RN, administrator of Bluffton Hospital, has received Blanchard Valley Health System's President’s Leadership Award.

The healthcare organization notes, "Renée is known for her collaborative leadership style, strong problem-solving skills, and dedication to advancing care at Bluffton Hospital. She's a present and dependable leader who is willing to step in wherever she is needed.

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Dec. 4-5 Messiah performances continue holiday tradition at Bluffton and Findlay

Bluffton University

/ Nov 04, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University and the University of Findlay will once again join together for the treasured holiday tradition of Handel’s "Messiah." This year’s performances will mark the 134th and 135th in Bluffton’s history, continuing a longstanding musical tradition shared by the two universities. The oratorio will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, in Yoder Recital Hall at Bluffton University and at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, in Stewart Center at the University of Findlay.

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Too Soon: HHS peptide policy

Health

/ Nov 05, 2026

By Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team

Too Soon was on Nat King Cole’s 10^th Anniversary album released in 1955. The album peaked at number 7 on the album charts. Too Soon is not as recognized as Unforgettable and Frosty, The Snowman.

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Watercolor workshop led by Jeanne Crumrine on Nov. 12

Bluffton Public Library

/ November 5, 2026

FROM BPL HAPPENINGS__Local artist Jeanne Crumrine will teach a watercolor class at the Bluffton Public Library on Thursday, November 12 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Mobile Health Clinic at BPL

Bluffton Public Library

/ November 5, 2026

FROM BPL HAPPENINGS__The next Mobile Health Clinic will be held on Thursday, November 12 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Bluffton Public Library.

Learn all about streaming TV shows at the Bluffton Senior Center

Living in Bluffton

/ November 5, 2026

FROM BSC HAPPENINGS__Marlena Ballinger will be at the Bluffton Senior Center on Thursday, November 12 at 1:30 p.m. to teach participants all about streaming TV shows and movies.

Join other curious kids for STEM challenges, Nov. 19

Bluffton Public Library

/ November 5, 2026

FROM BPL NEWSLETTER__Students in kindergarten through grade five are invited to stop by the Bluffton Public Library after school on Thursday, November 19 for the Curious Kids Club.

Klausing graduates from Ohio Bankers League Bank Management School

Business

/ November 4, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__Sarah Klausing, AVP, Senior Branch Manager at First National Bank’s Ottawa office, has graduated from the Ohio Bankers League’s (OBL) Bank Management School, a professional development program designed to strengthen the management and leadership skills of banking professionals.

Joellen Kay Lehman, 46, owned and operated Folly Faces

Obituaries

/ November 4, 2026

Joellen Kay Lehman, 46, passed away on November 3, 2026, at her residence. Joellen was born July 27, 1980, in Findlay, Ohio, to James Follas and Charity Michel.