Few residents are aware that a Bluffton church features four of the most unusual emblems ever seen in a church window anywhere.
As a serious student of this community’s church windows, Bluffton Forever believes that the most intriguing, most beautiful and most ornate windows in the village exist in the First United Methodist Church.
Janice M. Shields, 93, passed away under hospice care on June 11, 2022, at 5:17 a.m.
She was born June 17, 1928 in Columbus Grove, OH to William M. and Ruth (Fruchey) Bryan who preceded her in death. On November 21, 1948 she married Hiram Bucher who preceded her in death on February 11, 1993. On May 3, 1997 she married Marion "Sam" Shields who died December 26, 2012.
It is safe to go back to the Bluffton Senior Center? On Friday, June 10, Sharkbrarian Kelli Foster stopped by to spread the word about the Bluffton Public Library Summer Reading Program which is offering "Oceans of Possibilities."
The visiting Bluffton Sardines outswam Ada-Lost Creek Gators in West Ohio Aquatic League dual meet action Thursday night, June 9.
The Sardines won the combined boys-girls team event with scores of 465-274 over the Gators. The Sardine boys won 235-153, while the Sardine girls won 230-121.
Bluffton's Kari Diller won five races in the 11-12 age bracket to lead the girls..
Bluffton's Camden Verb won four individual races in the 11-12 age bracket to pace the boys.
By William Kose, MD, JD
Vice President of Special Projects, Blanchard Valley Health System
Just when we think we are turning the corner on COVID-19, despite its numerous variants, another infection is causing headlines. Monkeypox … what is it? Where did it come from? How does it spread? Do I need to be worried?
A free outdoor concert will be held from 7:00-9:30 p.m. on June 24 at the Pandora Community Center (Arthur-Lugibihl Community Center), 301 N. Jefferson St.
The concert features the '60s Survivors Band, playing “Fun Music From the '60s Decade."
What if it rains? A backup date of Saturday, June 25 has also been announced.
