March 2021

Service provided by ONU HealthWise Pharmacy

Ohio Northern University’s Healthwise free mobile clinic returns to the Bluffton Public Library from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday. The mobile clinic will also return here on Friday,  March 26, at the same time.

All services are provided by staff members with the Ohio Northern University Healthwise program. The Mobile Health Clinic bus is usually parked in front of the library on Main Street during visits.

Women's and men's teams lose in close tournament matches

Bluffton University’s men’s and women’s basketball season ended in squeakers last night. Game recaps follow:

Women’s game
The Bluffton University women's basketball team put their season on the line as they hosted the Anderson University Ravens in the quarter-final round of the HCAC postseason tournament on Wednesday, March 3.

Our Swiss connection - part 16 • Special focus on Rev. John and Anna Lehmann Moser

This is the 16th installment in this series. Click here for the previous installment.
This column features the Jacob and Barbara Wahli Moser family, with a special emphasis on one of their sons, who became Rev. John Moser.

Jacob Moser was born Nov. 24, 1793, in Rudersvil, Switzerland, to Peter and Barbara Ramseyer Moser. He married Barbara Wahli born Aug. 31, 1802, in Bolligen, Switzerland, on March 6, 1819, in Bevillard, Canton Bern, Switzerland.

So, you think you know Bluffton? The answer is the sign on Bluffton Family Recreation.

Beavers travels to Manchester on Saturday

Bluffton Beavers season begins on Saturday, March 6, on the road at Manchester.As of March 2, game attendance will be limited to student, faculty and staff members.

In a first for the sport, Bluffton University will play intercollegiate football this spring. Here's the Heartland coaches poll. At the bottom of this story is the Beaver schdule.

2021-22 school year will five days a week in the classroom

Bluffton schools will continue to use the four-day-per-week model with remote learning on Fridays for the final nine weeks of the academic year, according to Greg Denecker, superintendent.

And, the school district intends to start the 2021-2022 school year at five days a week.

These two announcements are in a letter posted on the school website. Click here for the entire letter.

From Always Right Driving School

Always Right Driving School, 205  N. High St., Columbus Grove, announces a driver’s education class planned on six consecutive Sundays except for Easter Sunday, according to Kay Ruen.

Classes are held at the Putnam County Educational Service Center, 124 Putnam Parkway, Ottawa.

Classes are held from noon through 4:10 p.m. on the following schedule:
March 21
March 28
No class Easter – April 4
April 11
April 18
April 25
May 2

So, you think you know Bluffton? And, you think this weekly photo quiz is too easy?

Okay, where is this? Answer tomorrow.

Beaver volleyball season ends with 15-8 mark

The Bluffton University volleyball team saw its 2020-21 season come to a close at Lexington on Friday, Feb. 26. The Beavers ran into a #3-ranked Transylvania University team that was on a mission and the Pioneers would not be denied. Bluffton finished 15-8, while Transy moves into the finals with a 14-1 mark.

If you buy or pack your school lunch, it all depends on what's on the menu. Click here for the March school menu for Bluffton students.

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