The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly breakfast meeting on Friday, April 12. The meeting will be held on the third floor of the Town Hall.
Blanchard Valley Health System is the sponsor and Kira's Flipside Grill will be providing the breakfast, which is served at 7:00 a.m.
The program begins at 7:30 a.m. Renee Matthews will offer valuable insights into the transformative initiatives spearheaded by Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) at Bluffton Hospital.
The day of the total solar eclipse is here and as of 6:00 a.m. in Bluffton you wouldn’t know it. On Sunday, April 7, downtown Bluffton seemed much like any other Sunday, except for a few more shops being open.
Hydrant flushing will take place during the week of April 8, according to the Village of Bluffton. If you see discolored water, run an outside tap until water runs clear.
Herbert A. Grismore, 95, of Bluffton passed away April 6, 2024 at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Arrangements are pending at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.
Looking forward to the April 8 total eclipse? (Or not?) Send your photos and impressions of how the day elapsed to [email protected] with the subject "Bluffton Eclipse." Limit comments to about 50 words. Don't forget, eyes and cameras should be protected with special filters. DEADLINE Wednesday, April 10.
The March 2024 student of the Month at Bluffton High School is Isabella Stechschulte, a senior with a 4.000 GPA. She is the daughter of Amanda and Bob Stechschulte of Bluffton.
On Easter 2023, Makayla White, Ryan DeMarco and Teri Steinmetz aided a little boy who was lost on South Main St. But the circumstances were unusual. The little fellow refused to speak and was inconsolable. DeMarco hailed a passing Bluffton Police Department cruiser and Officer Abby Michael came to their assistance.
The Bluffton Poinsettia Club was founded in 1920 by a group of women seeking friendship, laughter and an opportunity to do some good in this world. Today the Poinsettia Club has the same goals. Our motto is a quote by Madeline Bridges – “Give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you.”
We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month--April through November--at a location chosen by the hostess. We will begin our 104th year with our first meeting on April 16 hosted by Fairy Parkins. At the meetings members enjoy lunch and many times a presentation by a representative of a local organization that often becomes the recipient of a donation. In previous years the Bluffton Poinsettia Club has donated to Hope House and City Mission in Findlay, The Bluffton Community Assistance Food Pantry and the Mt. Cory Food Pantry as well as the Women’s Center of Findlay and the Fuller Center, among others.
By Jigna Janani, MD
Adult Hospitalist, Blanchard Valley Health System Medical Staff
Pneumonia is a common lung infection caused by germs, such as bacteria, viruses and fungi. It can be a complication following the common cold, flu, COVID-19 infection, sick contact, travel history, exposure to certain farm animals or certain environmental risk factors.
Pneumonia and its symptoms can vary from mild to severe. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia, but it can be life-threatening for a few. The good news is that pneumonia can be prevented by getting an annual flu and COVID-19 shot (as flu and COVID-19 often lead to pneumonia), and for people at high risk, getting a vaccine for pneumococcal pneumonia, as well as the RSV vaccine.
The 1843 Schumacher homestead, 8350 Bixel Rd, will be open on April 6 and 7 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Enjoy self-guided tours of the house, garden, workshop and barn. Activities include games, toys, candle making and cornhusk dolls. Open fire popcorn and lemonade will be served.
