Here's a twofer: make a Valentine gift for a parent, grandparent or someone special while raising funds for Bluffton Community Preschool.

Bluffton Art Company, 105 E. Elm St. is hosting a Valentine's Family Paint Night on February 6. The event is open to participants of all ages. The cost is $20 per project. A portion of all ticket sales will go to support Bluffton Community Preschool.

Advance registration is required.

Bluffton University will host Radical Reformation Film Festival 1, a screening of “Luther,” at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, in Stutzman Lecture Hall. The film will be introduced by Dr. Martina Cucchiara, professor of history.

This event is part of Anabaptism at 500, a series commemorating the beginning of the Anabaptist faith denomination.

Additional film presentations include

Feb. 2 - Zwingli

Feb. 9 - The Radicals

The following results are from January 8-14 of the Bluffton University 2025 athletics season:

Men's Basketball drops 102-83 decision to Anderson

Franklin beats Men's Basketball 85-64

Anderson hands Women's Basketball a 76-66 road setback

The next indoor Bluffton Farmers Market will be Saturday, January 18 from 8:30 a.m.-noon at the Bluffton Senior Citizen Center, 132 N. Main St.

The Farmers Market is a program of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Bond refinancing will save over $200K

By Sarah Turske, Student Pharmacist and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist

“Puff, the Magic Dragon” was released in January of 1963 by the American folk group Peter, Paul and Mary.  The song peaked at number 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in March of 1963.  The song was written by Peter Yarrow based on a poem by fellow Cornell University student Lenny Lipton. They shared writing accolades for the lyrics.  

Corporate leadership roles will be shared across the two organizations

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO) has announced its formal affiliation with the Brethren Retirement Community (BRC) of  Greenville, Ohio, effective December 31, 2024.

The announcement notes, "This partnership marks a significant milestone in MHCO’s nearly 70-year mission of providing a Christ-centered community that promotes personal decision-making and purposeful living for older adults."

Under the terms of the affiliation, MHCO becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of BRC while maintaining its identity and presence in Northwest Ohio. MHCO will continue to operate as a separate legal entity, but corporate leadership roles—such as CEO and CFO—will be shared across the two organizations. This collaboration will enable MHCO to secure better rates for essential vendor contracts, including food, medical supplies and insurance, ultimately benefiting  residents and care partners. 

Additionally, MHCO’s name, signage and dedication to the community will remain unchanged.  A newly formed MHCO Mission Board will ensure local support and oversight of MHCO’s mission within the larger organization. 

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The following special council meeting has been scheduled by the Village of Bluffton at Bluffton Town Hall.

Special Council Meeting on Thursday, January 16 at 5:00 p.m. to approve the hiring of a full-time EMS Chief.