March 2026

MEDIA RELEASE___Bluffton Elementary School has issued the following Honor Roll for the 3rd nine weeks of the 2025-2026 school year for grades 4 and 5.

4th Grade All A:

Callie Fry, Phoebe Hodges

5th Grade All A:

MEDIA RELEASE__Dr. Amy Mullins, professor of education, will present a faculty colloquium titled “A One-Semester Sabbatical: An Eclectic Approach” at 4 p.m. Friday, April 10. 

Mullins will reflect on her sabbatical experience and the interdisciplinary methods and insights that shaped her work. 

Faculty colloquia at Bluffton University highlight scholarly and creative work by faculty members and provide opportunities for campus and community dialogue. 

This event is free and open to the public. 

FROM FACEBOOK__Bluffton Family YMCA is calling all adult soccer slayers! Dust off those cleats and get your squad together for the upcoming Double Elimination 6v6 Tournament! Whether you’re playing for the trophy or just the bragging rights, it’s going to be a high-energy two days of competition.

Sunday, April 12th & Sunday, April 19th
Double Elimination (Guaranteed at least 2 games!)
6v6 format with two 25-minute halves
Team-based registration

Don’t wait until the last minute—the deadline to register your team is Friday, April 3rd.

By Judith Bishop-Pierce
Director of Residential Care, Birchaven Village

As individuals age, their needs evolve, and with that comes the importance of understanding the various healthcare services and living options available for seniors. Navigating these choices can be complex, but with the right information and support, seniors and their families can make decisions that promote safety, independence and quality of life.

The following results are from March 20-26 of the Bluffton University 2025-26 athletics season as reported on www.BlufftonBeavers.com:

MARCH 21

The Quarry Farm nature preserve in rural Pandora has issued its Spring 2026 newsletter. Upcoming programs include a native plant sale, a cream tea, Spring Bird Migration Hike and a student with adult crafting event.

FROM ADA ICON__Ada Schools are closed on Friday, March 27, due to power outages in our area.

At 7:00 a.m. there were 568 outages in the 45810 zip code.

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Ada Schools on 2-hour delay March 27 due to power outages

MEDIA RELEASE__First National Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Melissa Johnston to Mortgage Originator. In her new position, Johnston will assist customers with home financing needs, guiding them through the mortgage process and helping them achieve homeownership.

MEDIA RELEASE__Every four years Area Agency on Aging 3 conducts a Needs Assessment Survey to help gather data to form the Strategic Plan that will be a blueprint for operations for the future.

MEDIA RELEASE__Katy Erford, the Executive Director of the Miracle League of Findlay, will be speaking at the Bluffton Lions Club meeting on Tuesday, April 7.

Erford has been Executive Director of Miracle League of Findlay since 2018. The organization's mission—“every child deserves to play baseball”—focuses on supporting people with disabilities, educating the public, and fostering greater understanding of the disability community.

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