The story of Bluffton PO Box 102
When Tom Benroth retired recently he vacated his storied Bluffton PO box 102. It is now up for rent and if there's a highest bidder the U.S. Postal Service may end in the black this year. For 35 years Benroth's morning mail routine was legendary. He kept the PO box 102 key on the post office narrow lobby ledge above the boxes so that he'd never lose it. Once, upon returning from a one-week vacation we witnessed him reach for the key and it was missing. Turns out he left the key in the PO box lock all weeklong. Nobody touched it. As of Jan. 21 the famous box was still vacant.
Stories Posted This Week
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
- Sandra "Sandy" Kay Palte worked for Beaverdam Elevator
- Bluffton in Bloom committee meets February 19
- Donaldson and Sommers named to All-NWC boys basketball teams
- Reminder: Senior Center Garage Sale is Feb. 27-28, Mar. 1
- Lunch & Learn speakers announced
- BHS wrestlers are NWC champions
- Clingerman finalist in 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program
Monday, February 17, 2025
Sunday, February 16, 2025
- Taiko Japanese drumming workshop, February 18
- Pirate boys basketball 3-ball onslaught clips Hawks
- William "Bill" J. Steiner was a teacher
- Pirate wrestlers win NWC crown; 3 take individual titles
- Bluffton bowlers 3rd at sectionals
- 3 Pirates honored on All-NWC girls basketball squad; Grandey 1st team
- Upcoming BPL events, Feb. 17-21
- Letter: May appointed resident preacher for Bluffton Presbyterian
- Girl Scout cookie booths open through March 16
Saturday, February 15, 2025
- Allen County Sheriff seeks information on missing person Ayan A. Hersi
- Pirate girls basketball ousted in tight sectional vs Delta
- Pirate boys corral Mustangs
- Bowlus wins 100 backstroke for Pirates at Div. II
- Bluffton University announces launch of Bluffton College Foundation
- CASA to host Tatts & Chats event
- Weekend Doctor: Prescribing opioid medication responsibly for pain