MEDIA RELEASE__World Goods Et Cetera—formerly Ten Thousand Villages, a non-profit retail store in Bluffton—has invited Carole Elchert, an artist who has traveled to Nepal for decades, to exhibit her photos in the store during the month of March.
The public is also invited to meet Carole and discuss her travel experiences and photographic work on March 26 at 6 p.m. at the 115 South Main Street shop.
MEDIA RELEASE__Writer and author Melissa Herrera will present the English Festival Forum, “Uncensored: Writing Beyond the Conservative Bubble I Lived In,” at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, in Yoder Recital Hall.
Herrera will discuss writing about immigration, racism and daily life for a newspaper in a conservative community, while also reflecting on her book chronicling her husband’s experience as an undocumented immigrant.
CANTON – Five Bluffton High School swimmers competed well at the Div. II Ohio state meet preliminary round in Canton’s C.T. Branin Natatorium on Thursday evening, February 26.
Pirate senior ace Jackson Bowlus advanced to a pair of finals raceson Friday evening. Bowlus finished sixth in the 32-swimmer 100 backstroke field in 52.66, an improvement of .60 over his district time. He qualified for the A Finals on Friday evening by being one of the top nine swimmers.
FROM FACEBOOK__Stratton Greenhouses, Inc. and Roots by Strattons has announced the start of the 2026 Bluffton Beautification Flowerpot Sponsorship Program.
For more than a decade, the community of Bluffton has come together to bring beauty and color to our downtown.
SPONSORSHIPS
• $190 if the sponsorship is made on or before March 15, 2026
• $200 if the sponsorship is made after March 15, 2026
Stop in at Roots by Strattons, 111 S. Main St., to fill out a sponsorship form.
MEDIA RELEASE__Emmanuel United Church of Christ, 8375 Phillips Rd., will host a Fish Fry on Friday, March 13 from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Meals are $12 dine in or carry out. Includes up to 3 pcs of fish, cheesy potatoes, green beans, applesauce and cookie. (Separate lines for dine in and carry out).
MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Ohio Historical Society is inviting history buffs to bring items of local interest to a March 18 Show 'N Tell event--and asking all to spread the word:
"We're interested in all kinds of items, from ephemera (stuff that usually gets thrown away) to locally made products and household items."
This event will be held at the 1899 Depot at Buckeye Lake at 7:00 p.m.
MEDIA RELEASE__March 1 is the start of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! The Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities will be celebrating all month long. The theme this year is "Committed to the Future," which highlights the Board's commitment to continue to provide high-quality services. Look for the billboards, connect on social media or find other ways to learn more about developmental disabilities during March.
