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August 2, 2021

National Night Out is tomorrow

Bluffton’s 7th annual National Night Out will take place tomorrow, Aug. 3, at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool. Learn more about the event.

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Music in the Alley

Posted by admin on August 2, 2021 - 6:00am

Come and enjoy the sights and sounds in the alley located at Roots by Stratton's on August 4th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Phil Schey of Kristi's Music Studio will be performing on the piano a selection of soft jazz and gentle pop.

Stop by the Twisted Whisk, grab a taco from Campito Lindo or a snack at Shirley's popcorn before you come. Please bring lawn chairs. After the music stop by Luke's for a burger or Greenhorn for a wine tasting event.

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My favorite things to do in Ada, Ohio

Posted by admin on August 2, 2021 - 6:00am

By Amelia Alexander

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Funeral arrangements incomplete for Naomi Basinger

Naomi Basinger, 102, passed away August 1, 2021 at the Hilty Memorial Home in Pandora. Arrangements are incomplete at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

Recovery for Our Heroes

By Karen Kier

Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

Celebration of Life for Doris E. Palte

A Celebration of Life for Doris E. Palte will be held Saturday, August 7, 2021 beginning at 4:00 p.m. at her son, Steve Palte's residence, 7905 N. Phillips Road, Bluffton.

Alexandra Besecker named to spring 2021 Dean's List at Hofstra University

Alexandra Besecker of Bluffton, OH excelled during the Spring 2021 semester, achieving a GPA of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on the Dean's List.

ONU Healthwise Mobile Health Clinic at Bluffton Public Library on Friday, July 30

Mobile Health Clinic: Friday, July 30 from 9:00-11:00 a.m :

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This Bluffton photo was taken around 1886. It shows the home of Rudolf and Barbara Amstutz Althaus, with their daughter,...

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Bluffton HS jazz band, May 14, 2021

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Ryan DeMarco Edward Jones' 111 N. Main St., Bluffton holiday window

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MHCO announces agreement with Brethren Retirement Community

Posted by admin on July 30, 2021 - 6:00am

In December 2020, the Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio Board of Directors issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to explore affiliation with other organizations in order to assure the secure and vibrant future of MHCO. We are pleased to announce that this week, the Board accepted a proposal and approved a contract for a full Management Agreement with Brethren Retirement Communities in Greenville, Ohio. This management agreement continues a business relationship that began in 2019 with an executive consulting partnership.

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