By Megan Rizo, Student Pharmacist, and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
ONU Healthwise Pharmacy
You Are My Sunshine was first released in 1939 and copyrighted in 1940, but the original writer of the lyrics is debated. On March 14, 1941, Gene Autry debuted the song in his movie Back in the Saddle.
The song has been covered over 300 times by famous singers such as Bing Crosby, Doris Day and Ray Charles. The song was even part of The Simpsons television show in 1997. The song is one of the official songs for the state of Louisiana.
OCT 7 MEDIA RELEASE__Adam Shanaman '22, campus ministries intern at Bluffton University, will speak on "A Time for Everything" during Bluffton's Spiritual Life Week Forum at 11 a.m. on Oct. 28 in Yoder Recital Hall.
Drawing from Ecclesiastes 3, Shanaman will explore the rhythms of life through a spiritual lens, encouraging listeners to reflect on timing, purpose and faith.
OCT 8 MEDIA RELEASE__The Allen County Sheriff’s Office has received several reports today regarding fraudulent phone calls targeting local residents.
In these scams, the caller claims that the person answering has an active warrant for their arrest. The scammer then insists that the only way to avoid arrest is by sending a wire transfer (or other form of payment).
The Allen County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind the public of the following:
LIBERTY CENTER__The visiting Bluffton High School girls soccer team scored early and made it stand up in a 1-0 win over Liberty Center on Tuesday, October 7.
Bluffton senior Blair Utendorf netted a goal in the sixth minute off an assist from Aubrey Burkholder to tally what turned out to be the game’s lone score.
The Pirate girls improved to 8-7-1 overall after the road shutout win.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce invites all to vote for the year’s best scarecrow in downtown Bluffton. There are 25 entries to choose from with photos of each at www.explorebluffton.com/scarecrows. Cast a vote for your favorite entry.
Voting will close on October 30, and winners will be announced on Friday, October 31. The first-place winner will receive the scarecrow traveling trophy.
Ameriprise Financial
Black Lab Trading Co.
Bluffton Art Company
Bluffton Foot & Ankle
Bluffton Public Library
Bluffton University
Book Reviews
Citizens National Bank
Diamond Manufacturing
Diller Flooring & Interiors
Ellerbrock Spine & Soft Tissue
Et Cetera Shop
Family Eye Care
Gallery 323
GROB Systems
Hair Emporium
Inside Innovations Inc.
Langan Family Finds
Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio
Polished Boutique 415
Samuel W. Diller Co. LPA
State Farm - Jason Cox
Sumiriko
Super Cute Dresses
Village Cut N Curl
OWDA MEDIA RELEASE__The Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) awarded $10.9 million through low interest loans to Ohio communities to improve wastewater and drinking water infrastructure and make water quality improvements for Ohioans.
The Village of Arlington in Hancock County is receiving $702,450.00 at 4.27% for 20 years for the construction of a 150,000 gallon water tower to replace a water tower that has exceeded its useful life. The funding comes from OWDA’s Fresh Water Loan Fund Program.
The next Mobile Health Clinic will be held on Thursday, October 9, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. All services are provided by individuals with the Ohio Northern University Healthwise program. This clinic includes free screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol (please fast for 12 hours to participate in cholesterol or blood sugar screening) and flu vaccines. Participants may speak with ONU Healthwise students and staff about their results or concerns, and even receive referrals to area doctors.
The next monthly meeting of the Bluffton Ohio Historical Society will be Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the 1899 Depot at Buckeye Park.
Agenda items include Show and Tell, Part 2 scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 15; forming a fundraising committee; poposed bronze plaque for the Basinger building showing two bullet holes from 1934 Dillinger robbery at Citizens National Bank.
Cornelius “Neil” C. Kehler, 93, passed away October 2, 2025 at the Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton, Ohio. His life’s journey began on August 19, 1932, in Gull Lake, Saskatchewan. He was the fifth of eight children born to the late Cornelius and Margareta (Epp) Kehler. After graduating from Phillip Sheffield High School in Abbotsford, British Columbia, his journey led him into voluntary service with the Mennonite Central Committee where he served at the German Orphan Home in Washington, DC. During his time with MCC he met the love of his life, Eileen Myers.
