MEDIA RELEASE__Dr. Anayeli Lopez, assistant professor of social work, will present a faculty colloquium titled “Practicing Inclusion in Challenging Times: Culturally Responsive and Justice-Centered Approaches with Immigrant Communities” at 4 p.m. Friday, March 27.
The colloquium will explore strategies for culturally responsive and justice-centered practice with immigrant communities amid social and political challenges.
FROM FACEBOOK__Teams Wanted for the (bowling) Battle of the First Responders. Don't miss your chance to prove who's the best in Allen County!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio invites you to combine your fundraising and bowling skills to see who gets to claim the traveling first responder banner.
Grove St. bridge replacement to include bike and pedestrian lane
By Paula Pyzik Scott
Village council received the following construction updates on March 9, including details on planned road closures for Grove St. bridge replacement near Kibler; sidewalk, curb and gutter replacement on Elm St. from Spring to Lawn; and SR 103 roundabout construction at Navajo Rd.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Allen County Sheriff's Office has received reports that scammers are spoofing its non-emergency phone number and calling residents to demand payment.
Important:
• We will NEVER call you to request payment for a warrant or a fine.
• Our non-emergency number (419-227-3535) will NOT appear on your caller ID if we contact you.
• If you receive a call where 419-227-3535 shows on your caller ID and the caller is demanding payment, it is a SCAM.
Scammers can manipulate caller ID to make it look like the call is coming from a trusted number.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce is calling all artists and downtown Businesses! Bluffton’s Art Walk is happening Thursday, April 23 from 12–6 p.m. , and the chamber is looking for local artists to showcase their work and Main Street merchants who would like to host an artist in their shop for the day.
This event is a wonderful way to bring creativity, community, and foot traffic to downtown Bluffton. Visitors will stroll through participating businesses while enjoying artwork from talented local creators.
MEDIA RELEASE__Rev. Phil Yoder, lead pastor of First Mennonite Church in Bluffton, will present the Spiritual Life Week Forum, “Abiding in Alienation,” at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 24, in Yoder Recital Hall.
Yoder will explore how embracing experiences of alienation can help individuals and communities more fully welcome the stranger within spaces of belonging.
The Bluffton Community Pool wages and rates for 2026 were established at the March 9 regular meeting of Bluffton Council. Minimum guidelines for pool staff were established as follows:
By Riley McConaghy, Student Pharmacist and Karen Kier, Pharmacist
ONU HealthWise
"Backed up" is a term used to describe the state of constipation. Eggbound is a Northern British saying for constipation, while FarFromPoopin is a funny slang term to describe the condition. However, there is nothing funny about chronic constipation.
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University has named the students who will serve as President’s Ambassadors during the 2026-27 academic year. Selected students assist in recruiting prospective students, welcoming and greeting campus guests, and engaging alumni and donors.
President’s Ambassadors receive extensive training in networking, professional development, etiquette, conversational skills and interviewing, preparing them to represent the university at institutional and community events.
