For the fifth year in a row Bluffton University has been recognized by Colleges of Distinction for its commitment to providing a high-quality undergraduate education which focuses on hands-on learning, strong student-teacher relationships, a vibrant campus life and successful outcomes.
The guide for college-bound students named Bluffton a 2024-25 College of Distinction, Ohio College of Distinction and Christian College of Distinction. Bluffton’s business and education departments have also been recognized as leading programs of distinction.
On Saturday, August 10, the first annual Dominic Francis Memorial Bike and Jeep Run will take place, starting the Bluffton Fallen Officer Monument, 154 N. Main St. and ending at the Findlay Moose Lodge #698, 1028 W Main Cross St #2421. Stops will be made at Thirsty's and Stockyard.
The cost is $25/bike or jeep, $5/rider. Registration includes a meal at the end of the ride. There will also be a 50/50 and raffle items.
Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. and kick stands go up at noon.
The Board of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO) has announced the sale of the Hilty Home building, 304 Hilty Dr., to the Village of Pandora, Ohio. The sale was completed on June 4 and includes the 60,000-square-foot former Hilty Memorial Home building and two adjacent parcels of land donated to the Village by MHCO.
By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
In 1964, Sam Cooke wrote the powerful soul ballad A Change Is Gonna Come. Rolling Stone magazine listed this song at number 3 of their top 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Some significant changes are coming for vaccines including respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), flu and COVID-19.
On May 3, 2023, the FDA approved the GSK (GlaxoSmithKline) RSV vaccine with the brand name of Arexvy. The vaccine was approved for those 60 years of age and up to prevent RSV lower lung infection. The GSK vaccine is a recombinant subunit of prefusion RSV F glycoprotein antigen (RSVPreF3) with an adjuvant to enhance vaccine response.
The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will host its June breakfast meeting at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, June 14. The meeting takes place on the 3rd floor of Bluffton Town Hall. The next chamber breakfast is in September.
Members who have announcements may email [email protected] by Wednesday, June 12.
The breakfast sponsor is Wessler Engineering and Luvu A Latte will be providing the breakfast.
The 7:30 a.m. program will include presentations by the ONU Center for Corporate Engagement, Bluffton Beyond Tomorrow and Village of Bluffton Safety Services.
Carol Turchick, Director and Mandy Glenn, Associate Director will join us to speak about the Center for Corporate Engagement and the types of services and training they offer to the business community.
A repeat presentation and Q&A session will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18
Ballot Issue proposed for increased Safety Services funding
By Paula Pyzik Scott
On Monday, June 10, Bluffton Council held a special and a regular meeting at the EMS building to provide information and answer questions about a proposed Village income tax increase that would help grow Safety Services funding. Council is preparing to put an additional 0.4% income tax on the November 5 ballot “for the purpose of generating revenue for the capital needs and operations of … Bluffton EMS, Bluffton Fire and Bluffton Police Departments.”
Jim Tressel to serve as parade grand marshal on Saturday
By Paula Pyzik Scott
On Friday and Saturday, June 14-15, the Ada-Liberty Township Fire Department is hosting a big, big, big celebration for the 150th anniversary of the Northwestern Ohio Volunteer Firemen’s Association.
