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Obituary for Norma J. Frankhauser

Norma J. Frankhauser, 84, passed away August 12, 2022 at Willow Ridge-Frieda House in Bluffton.

A graveside service will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Maple Grove Cemetery in Bluffton.

Arrangements have been entrusted with Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

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Bluffton University earns ICAA award for President’s Ambassador Program

The Bluffton University President’s Ambassadors Program has been recognized with a 2022 Independent College Advancement Associates (ICAA) Program of Excellence Award.

Robin Bowlus, vice president of enrollment management and advancement, and Claire Clay, director of public relations and enrollment operations, attended the conference in Cleveland this summer where the award was presented. Clay leads the President’s Ambassadors program which is currently comprised of 28 Bluffton sophomores, juniors and seniors who represent a variety of majors and campus involvement.

Graveside service for Sam Reichenbach and Tracy Hosler

A graveside service for Sam Reichenbach and Tracy Hosler will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Thompson Cemetery, Bluffton.

Rev. Jeremy Mann is to officiate. 

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It's Monday morning and BFR camp counselors are ready

Whoot, whoot! Bluffton Family Recreation demonstration: "Camp Counselors coming into Monday like [sun glasses emoji] [huge smile emoji]." Catch the full effect on video here: https://fb.watch/eV-nrVwNFg/

ODOT resumes bridge joint repair on I-75 week of Aug. 15

ALLEN COUNTY: Bridge joint repair work on Interstate 75 between Fourth Street and Bluelick Road will resume this week (August 15).  Expect lane restrictions and traffic delays to begin in the northbound lanes then switching to southbound lanes later in the week.

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Bluffton Board of Education agenda for August 15

Memorandum of Understanding with Bluffton Police Department, supplemental contracts, treasurer's transactions

The Bluffton Exempted Village Schools have provided the following agenda for the 7:30 p.m. meeting of Monday, August 15.

Details are provided for 

  • Treasurer's transactions
  • Supplemental contracts for HS Football, HS Volleyball and other sports contracts
  • New classified employees
  • Substitute teachers
  • Subsitute custodian
  • Substitute secretary
  • Substitute bus driver

Board members will be asked to approve a memorandum of understanding with the Bluffton Police Department for a School Resource Officer.

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