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Bill and Louise Watkins celebrate 50th anniversary

Posted by Staff on August 5, 2024 - 6:00am

Bill and Louise Watkins are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this month.

Bill and Louise were marrided on August 17, 1974 at United Methodist Church in Pandora, Ohio

Their children are Josh (Ashley) Watkins of East Sparta, Ohio and Megan Given of Westerville, Ohio. Grandchildren are Devon, Joslyn, and Dylan Watkins, and Ellie and Isla Given.

Bill is the former President and Chief Administrative Officer of Bluffton Hospital and Blanchard Valley Medical Practices. Louise Watkins is a former Transcriptionist and Medical Secretary for Radiology at Bluffton Hospital. 

The couple has over 80 years combined services in healthcare; both retired from BVHS in 2015.

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Bassitt family charts the growth of an Olympian

Posted by Staff on August 4, 2024 - 6:00am

Olympic journey is "not for the faint of heart"

By Benji Bergstrand

When Trevor Bassitt crossed the finish line at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon and became Bluffton’s first ever Olympian, people all over town celebrated. Congratulations poured in and excited comments abounded on social media–but for the Bassitt family it all hit a little deeper.

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Winning numbers for July 2024 Discovery Days drawing

Posted by Staff on August 3, 2024 - 6:00am

Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce director Jim Enneking has announced the following winning numbers for the July 2024 Discovery Days drawing:

First Prize - $100 Bluffton Bucks - 132123
Second Prize - $50 Bluffton Bucks - 822857
Third Place - $25 Bluffton Bucks - 822838

Prizes can be picked up after 1:00 p.m. on August 2, 2024 at the Bluffton Public Library.

Prizes must be picked up before August 21, 2024.

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Bluffton University to host Student Engagement Preview Party

Posted by Staff on August 3, 2024 - 6:00am

Local businesses have been invited to a Student Engagement Preview Party at Bluffton University on Wednesday, August 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

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BVHS names Sandhir as Chief Medical Officer

Posted by Staff on August 3, 2024 - 6:00am

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) has announced that Bihu Sandhir, MD, will become the organization’s Chief Medical Officer in October, after a national search led by an interview panel of BVHS physicians and advanced practice providers.

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Larry and Judy Reichenbach to celebrate 60th anniversary

Posted by Staff on August 3, 2024 - 6:00am

Larry and Judy Reichenbach will soon celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. They will have a private dinner with family.

Rev. Drummond married Larry Reichenbach and Judy Allen on Aug. 15, 1964, in the Congregational Church, Union Grove, Wisconsin.

Larry is a mechanical engineering graduate of Ohio Northern University. He is a retired CEO and plant manager from Rogers Triem. Judy graduated from Union Grove High School and is a homemaker.

The Reichenbachs have five children: Larry Donald, Jr., (deceased), Jodie Parker, Bluffton; Paula (Mark) Schwemer, Kenton; Brent (Michelle) Reichenbach, Bluffton; and Brad Reichenbach, Castle Rock, Colorado. They have five grandchildren.

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