By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
A digital ecosystem is defined as a compilation of digital media, including television, social media, video games, the Internet and interactive assistants. Interactive assistants are AI-powered software or systems that help people complete tasks, provide information, or automate actions. This can include Siri, Google Assistant and Microsoft Copilot.
Five free public events at the ONU Observatory will be hosted during the Spring 2026 semester. Dr. Jason Pinkney posts information about the events at https://jpastro.net/astro/publicevents.html
NORTH ROBINSON__The Bluffton High School boys and girls swim teams each finished a strong second at the North Central Ohio Swim League championship meet on Saturday, January 24.
Meet host Colonel Crawford swept to both the boys and girls team titles. It was the 10th consecutive league crown won by the Eagle girls swim team.
Village crews handle big snow removal job during Winter Storm Fern
By Paula Pyzik Scott
The January 26 regular meeting drew a big audience for the special recognition of two Bluffton EMS crew members and the appointment of a new Bluffton Council member.
MEDIA RELEASE__Chaplain Gary Dipnarine of Bluffton American Legion Post 382 has announced that the post will observe the Sacrifice of Four Armed Forces Chaplains during World War II, during the Sunday, February 1, worship service at the Bluffton First Methodist Church, 116 Church St.
The public is welcome to attend the service, which begins at 10:30 a.m. All veterans are invited to attend and will meet at 10:15 a.m. in winter dress.
Michael "Mike" R. Powell, 73, passed away January 25, 2026, at the Meadows of Ottawa.
Mike was born on November 24, 1952, in Bluffton to Raymond and Jean Ann (Klinger) Powell, who preceded him in death. On December 2, 1972, he married Beverly (Stephens) Powell, who survives.
The Shannon Theatre will play a free film each quarter as part of Bluffton's America 250 celebrations.
The first film is True Grit (2010), showing this Saturday, January 31 at 10:00 a.m. Doors open at 9:00 a.m, and admission is free.
The film was produced, written, and directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen; it stars Jeff Bridges and Hailee Steinfeld. It is based on the 1968 novel by Charles Portis, which was also made into a 1969 film with John Wayne, Kim Darby and Glen Campbell.
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