Thank you to Main St. flag sponsors
The S.H.A.N.N.O.N. Service Club of Bluffton (Sharing Hopes And Nourishing Needs Of Neighbors) submitted the following thank you letter:
On behalf of the Village of Bluffton, the Chamber of Commerce, and the American Legion, the S.H.A.N.N.O.N. Service Club of Bluffton gives a huge thank you for the fantastic outpouring of support for the 2021 Main Street Flag Project.
Flag sponsored by
- Ameriprise Financial
- Dean and Judy Augsburger, In memory of Don and Opal Niese (Judy’s parents)
- Nora Badertscher, In memory of Gene Badertscher
- Scott L. Basinger Attorney; Samuel W. Diller Co LPA; In honor of Those Who Defend Our Country
- Lynda Best, Village Cut and Curl , In memory of Bob Hursey
- Deb Bollenbacher, In memory of my father T. Forrest Basinger, Navy WWII Vet
- The Bowdens, In honor of All Firemen and Veterans
- Community Market (Fresh Encounter)
- Diamond Manufacturing, In honor of Thomas Langhals
- Dough Hook Meat Market, In memory of Melissa Calvelage, Marlena's sister
- William Edwards, In honor of Roger and Jo Edwards
- Fortman Insurance Services, LLC, In honor of Fred and Rose Fortman
- Gallant/Boutwell Family, In memory of Emanuel Boutwell, WWII Veteran
- Elaine Harris, In memory of Kristopher S Gossard and Robert M. Harris
- Herr Family (David, Mike & Doug Herr; Linda Herr Kidd), In memory of Patricia (Pat) Herr
- Edward Jones Investments/Ryan DeMarco, In honor of Bluffton Veterans
- Keith and Eileen Klingler, In memory of Clyde and June Klingler
- Leiber’s Garage , In memory of Steven (Bear) Leiber
- Jo Lombardo, In memory of John F. Badertscher
- The Luginbuhl Family, In memory of Ken Luginbuhl, WWII and Korean Conflict Vet
- Colletta Mullenhour, In memory of Roger Mullenhour
- Fairy Parkins, In memory of Edward Parkins, Korean War Veteran
- Polished Nail and Body Salon
- Shirley Rock, In memory of Pastor Donald Rock
- Dima Snyder/Don Snyder Excavating LLC, In honor of my husband Donald L Snyder, 1st Special Forces Group & 2nd Special Forces (Green Beret)
- Stoney's Barbershop
- Tommy Tire, In memory of Bruce Blue
- John Wagner Agency, Inc., In honor of Michael and Robert Wagner
Two Flags sponsored by
- Gary and Marilyn Bishop, In memory of Gene Badertscher and Maynard Badertscher
- Ellerbrock Spine and Soft Tissue, In memory of William T. Ellerbrock
- Ron and Sue Epp, In memory of James R Wheeler & Robert W Wheeler
- Dave and Mary Fett, In memory of Maurice & Eula Fett; Wayne and Janet Matter
- John and Joyce Harris, In memory of Paul and Mary Eikenbarry; Jack and Lucille Harris
- Jerry and Linda (Herr) Kidd, In memory of Olan Herr; Gerald Kidd
- Luke's
- Wayne Matter Family--Jane Etter, In memory of Wayne Matter
- John and Jenny Pilarowski, In memory of John Galitski, WWI Vet; Norbert Pilarowski, WWII Vet
- Reichenbach & Steiner CPAs LLC, In honor of Harley Steiner; In memory of James Reichenbach
- Fred Rodabaugh, In memory of Lois M. and Dr. Franklin Rodabaugh
- Shannon Theatre-Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn, In honor of Fred Rodabaugh; In memory of Shirley Torsell
- Sielschott, Walsh, Keifer, & Regula, CPAs
- Lorrinda Smith
- Smith's Realty Professionals
- Town and Country Flowers, In memory of Lily Ann Kruse; Bluffton University Baseball Players
- Ed and Nancy Yeager, In memory of Elmer Yeager and Roy Young
Three Flags sponsored by
- Matthew and Amy Jordan, In honor of Charles H. Pullins, Korean War Veteran, In memory of Vance C. West & Carmi Jordan, Jr., WWII Vets
- Daryl Steiner/Steiner & Granger In memory of Evan W. Steiner, Ricky Matter and Everette Myers
Four Flags sponsored by
- Arby's, In honor of Christ
- Family Eye Care Clinic
- Grob Systems
- Charles Montgomery Family/June Kohlhorst, In memory of James Burkholder, WWII Veteran, In memory of Charles W. Montgomery, WWII Veteran
- Riley Creek Arbor Service Club, In memory of the soldiers who would now be serving our country if they had been given the freedom to be born
Five Flags sponsored by
- Faith Investment Services, LLC In memory of the soldiers who would now be serving our country if they had been given the freedom to be born
- Ed Reichenbach, State Farm Ins., In memory of Mike Waltz, Mitch Weaver, Joe Goodman, Charles Steiner
Six Flags sponsored by
- Chiles-Laman Funeral Home, In memory of Gordon Diller; Gerald Huber; Edgar Cook; Joe Goodman; Clyde Klingler; Dale Amstutz
- Citizens National Bank
Eight Flags sponsored by
- Patriot Concrete, In memory of Elisabeth Collins, Audrey Schmehl, Phyllis Shank
Ten Flags sponsored by
- Bluffton Hospital
22 Flags sponsored by
- Marvin Millay, In honor of the veterans of the Vietnam War, In memory of wife Lynn Millay, daughter Leigh Ann Alspach, son Dave Millay, brother Don
Four POW-MIA flags sponsored by
- Bluffton American Legion
Stories Posted This Week
Monday, April 21, 2025
- ONU theater students give voice to the Ukrainian people
- Permits will be needed for overnight parking on Spring St.
- April 26 Easter for Kids event
- Anabaptist choral concert on April 27
- April 23 landscaping night at the Bluffton Sportsmen's Club-LE&W Depot
- Upcoming BPL events, April 21-26
- Marc Augsburger is 2025 Outstanding Alumni from Rhodes State College
- Pirate girls win O-G Gold track meet, Bluffton boys 2nd
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Friday, April 18, 2025
Thursday, April 17, 2025
- Bluffton Beavers sports roundup, April 9-15
- UPDATED Trio of teachers win $1,500 for Bluffton Elementary
- Bluffton public meetings scheduled
- Bluffton EMS stats for March 2025
- Bluffton tennis win vs. Celina
- Pirate softball beats Emmanuel Christian
- Kato will have a ball in retirement
- Poppies: Health implications
- Recap of April 14 Bluffton Council Meeting