By Sarah Turske, Student Pharmacist and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team
Sabrina Carpenter is a new superstar in the music industry. She released a top 10 hit in over 20 countries in 2024 called Espresso. She performed on Saturday Night Live when she was the musical guest on May 18, 2024.
Espresso is a concentrated coffee beverage where hot water is forced over the finely ground coffee via pressure. One ounce of espresso has about 63mg of caffeine.
Caffeine is quickly becoming the go-to boost for many, especially among younger people looking for an extra burst of energy throughout the day. A daily dose of up to 400 mg can help you feel more mentally sharp and physically energized. It is important to understand that 400mg of caffeine at one time can be dangerous to your health. MORE ▶︎
DATE CORRECTED Dr. Steve Harnish, professor of mathematics at Bluffton University, will present the Colloquium, “The Mennonite and the Quantum Physicist: An Early Slice of Bluffton College History” at 4 p.m. on Friday, March 28, in Centennial Hall’s Stutzman Lecture Hall.
The Bluffton Exempted Village School District has submitted a petition for vacation of a section of Vine St. between N. Lawn Ave and N. Jackson St. for approximately 120 yards with the intention to create an artificial turf practice field.
A public hearing was held by the Village of Bluffton Streets and Alleys committee on Tuesday, March 25 to hear about the purpose of the request and to field questions and comments from area residents.
About ten people attended the meeting in addition to Mayor Richard Johnson, Superintendent Greg Denecker, committee members Joe Sehlhorst and Jerry Cupples, and Zoning Inspector (and Village Administrator) Jesse Blackburn. MORE ▶︎
A memorial service to celebrate the life of longtime Bluffton resident Elfrieda Ramseyer, who passed away on Jan. 24 at Mennonite Memorial Home, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, at First Mennonite Church at 101 South Jackson St.
The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) and the Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE) have announced the appointment of Rene Gabriel as Assistant Director. In this newly established role, Ms. Gabriel will support both organizations in their missions to foster economic growth and entrepreneurial development within the Bluffton community.
Ms. Gabriel brings a wealth of experience in business development, community engagement, and organizational leadership. Her background includes significant achievements in strategic planning and program management, which align seamlessly with the objectives of both the BACC and the BCE. MORE ▶︎
Ruth Darlene Hey ("Darlene"), aged 86, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born and raised in Bluffton, Ohio, Darlene's life was defined by her fiercely independent spirit, her quick wit, her mischievous sense of humor, and her deep love of family, friends and animals.
The Village of Bluffton has issued notice of a public hearing to be held before the Streets, Alleys, Lights and Sidewalks Committee to consider the proposed vacation of a portion of Vine Street between N. Jackson Street and N. Lawn Avenue.
Hearing Date: March 25, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Bluffton Town Hall – 3rd floor Community Room
154 N. Main St., Bluffton, Oh 45817
Bluffton Hospital, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System, has recently acquired a Renuvion Surgical System Standards Apyx One Console.
The technology streamlines the process of plastic surgeries, making it possible for many patients to have a procedure to tighten skin added to their surgery rather than having to schedule a second surgery later.
“When fat is removed from the body in a procedure like liposuction, the skin becomes looser,” explained Albert Loayza, RN, clinical manager for surgery at Bluffton Hospital. “Patients frequently schedule a follow-up surgery to address this skin issue. However, our new device allows the surgeon to shrink the skin immediately after a procedure as an add-on, removing the need to schedule a second surgery.”
Claude Campbell, 97, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025, at the Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton. He was born in Port Allegany, PA on April 11, 1927, to the late Claude Abither Campbell and Laura (Hatt) Campbell.
