The May monthly meeting of the Bluffton Ohio Historical Society take place Wednesday evening, May 14 at 7:00 at the Bluffton Sportsman's Club, 405 N. Spring St., Bluffton, in Buckeye Park.
The meeting agenda will include committee reports, including an update from the Building Committee and preparation for Fred Steiner's May 21 presentation. Also, 2026 rental rates need to be discussed as well as a potential name for the Depot location.
Statement of Bishop Daniel E. Thomas, Diocese of Toledo
It is with genuine sorrow that I received the news that the Baltimore Province of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (C.Ss.R or Redemptorists), after its recent discernment and pastoral planning process, has announced their decision to withdraw from the Diocese of Toledo’s parishes of Saint Gerard, Lima and Saint Mary, Bluffton, effective June 30, 2026.
CLICK on gallery to enlarge and view at your own pace / Cover of 1953 Ohio vs. Kentucky High School All-Star Basketball program and Beemer soars in for a layup
By Bill Herr
Bluffton Icon columnist
It isn't often that I get to interview a sports legend. Beaverdam High School's last graduating class was in 1964. The next year Beaverdam consolidated with Bluffton Schools. Since then Beaverdam has provided good athletes in different sports that have helped Bluffton teams win championships.
The Bluffton Public Library's 2025 Summer Read begins early registration starting May 12 at the front desk of the library. The Summer Read theme is "Color our World."
Those who sign up early for Summer Read can play "Guess how many LEGOs?" for a chance to win 4 tickets to the Butterfly House. Winners will be drawn on June 7.
The Bluffton Public Library will host the following events and activities during the week of May 12-17. For further details and dates, visit www.blufftonpubliclibrary.org/library-events/
Monday, May 12
Hummin’ & Strummin’ Song Circle - 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13
Open Chess - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
"Mother's Day Bouquet" Acrylic Paint Class (R)($) - 6 to 7 p.m.
The Pirate girls softball team will take on Ottawa-Glandorf in the OHSAA D5 Sectional Game on Wednesday, May 14 at 5 p.m. at the Athletic Complex on OG Road.
MAY 12 MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton University Board of Trustees met in May for their annual spring meeting. The board discussed a variety of topics including federal and state changes in higher ed, reflections from the halted merger process, enrollment review and other institutional needs. Trustees also took several actions including promoting faculty and approving a one-year strategic plan.
Jane M. Shaw, 69, passed away May 10, 2025, at The Ohio State Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital.
Jane was born November 9, 1955 in Bluffton to Dwight and Clarabeth (Diller) Bixel who preceded her in death. On August 9, 1975 she married Steve Shaw who survives.
