FROM FACEBOOK__Allen SWCD is seeking volunteers to help package Norway Spruce Seedlings that will be given to local third graders as part of environmental conservation education.
Packaging will take place onWednesday, April 22, from 8:00 a.m. to - noon at the Rabbit Barn, Allen County Fairgrounds.
The Bluffton Lions Club hosted Cathy Kamenca, TV Program Coordinator, Outreach & Engagement Coordinator at WGTE Public Media, at a recent member meeting to learn about upcoming changes in public television offerings in northwest Ohio.
Amy L. Williams, 62, passed away February 20, 2026, at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. Amy was born April 1, 1963 in Fostoria, Ohio to the late John and Phyllis (Rader) Richard. On April 5, 1997, she married Greg Williams, who survives.
Ella Mae Bazzy (neé Robertson) of Bluffton, Ohio passed away on February 19, 2026. She was born on July 24, 1938, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late John and Edna (Jones) Robertson. On March 15, 1959, she married Shafik Mohammed Bazzy, who preceded her in death on March 30, 2004.
BOWLING GREEN__Ten Bluffton High School swimmers competed well at the Bowling Green Div. II Northwest district meet on Friday evening, February 20. Eight Pirates competed in district individual events, while two others participated on three Bluffton relay teams at BG.
BOYS RESULTS
Pirate senior ace Jackson Bowlus qualified for the state meet at Canton next week with a pair of top-two showings.
BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School boys basketball team went ice cold in the fourth quarter and lost 49-36 to visiting former league foe Paulding in the regular season finale on Friday, February 20.
The Pirates led 34-33 heading into the decisive final period. But the Panthers outscored Bluffton 16-2 in the fourth to win by making eight baskets compared to just one hoop by the hosts.
The Pirates led 10-9 after the opening stanza as Parker Lovell nailed a triple and a deuce. Lane Ginther also buried a trifecta.
By Ethan Ekstrand, DO
Family Medicine Carey Medical Center
Osteopathic manipulation is the manual treatment of structural dysfunctions of muscle, bone, and fascia. It is mostly applicable to musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders, but other physiological ailments indirectly related to the MSK system can also be treated.
Hummin' & Strummin' Song Circle will be held Monday, February 23 at 5:00 p.m. This is a relaxed, song-circle style music session and anyone is welcome to join or listen in and come and go as you need. Bring your instrument, voice, or listening ears! Starting in March, the start time will move back to 6:00 p.m.
On Wednesday, February 25, at 7:00 p.m., Pastor Robert Krueger from Immanuel Lutheran Church, Findlay, will lead the special midweek Lent service at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 301 North Main St., Jenera.
His sermon, "Scattered Sheep," is based on Zechariah 13:7-9. Hymns are: "What Wondrous Love Is This, O Dearest Jesus and Now Rest Beneath Night's Shadow." Beginning at 5:30 PM, the Siefker family will serve a free spaghetti supper.
The church holds Regular Sunday services are at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. with Bible Classes for all ages beginning at 9:20 a.m.
