March 2026

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MEDIA RELEASE__On Wednesday, March 18, a special midweek Lent service will begin at 7:00  p.m. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jenera.

Pastor Kurtis Freimuth of Peace Lutheran Church, Deshler, will be the guest pastor. His sermon, based on Zechariah 8:14-17 is titled "The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing but the Truth."

Hymns are: "Jesus, Refuge of the Weary, He Stood Before the Court and All Praise to Thee, My God This Night."

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MEDIA RELEASE__A Spring Fling Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, March 21 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.  at Serenity Spring Senior Living, 200 Powell Drive, Arlington, OH.

Admission is free.

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At its March 9 regular meeting, the Village of Bluffton Council advanced budget allocations and employee salary and wage increases for 2026.

Reporting for the Personnel Committee, council member Phill Talavinia presented a 4% increase for full and part-time employees. Also reporting for the Finance Committee, he noted that 2026 budget allocation legislation will need to pass by emergency at the next meeting (March 23).

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By Tonya DeVaul, APRN-CNP
Gastroenterology Associates of Northwest Ohio

According to the American Cancer Society, colon cancer, or colorectal cancer, remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States. The encouraging news? Many cases can be prevented—or caught early when treatment is most effective. Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers when we combine smart lifestyle choices with appropriate screening.

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UPDATE Power restored at some locations at 4:10 p.m.

FROM BLUFFTON EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL__Bluffton Schools will dismiss at normal time on Friday, March 13.

Power is out at school and phone service is out as well.

View AEP power outages at https://outagemap.aepohio.com/

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UPDATE: Memorial service will be on March 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

Sam M. Halcomb,84, passed away March 11, 2026, at St. Rita's Medical Center.

Sam was born April 27, 1941, in Whitesburg, KY, to Finley and Martha Mae (Madden) Halcomb, who preceded him in death. On July 8, 1967, he married Joyce Young Halcomb, who survives.

Sam was a self-employed drywaller by trade and a proud veteran. He enjoyed restoring antique cars and spending time with his family.

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The following results are from February 27 - March 12 of the Bluffton University 2025-26 athletics season as reported on www.BlufftonBeavers.com:

FEBRUARY 28

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FROM WEATHER.GOV__BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT 

WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. 

WHERE...Allen OH, Defiance, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, and Van Wert Counties. 

WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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FROM FACEBOOK__Bluffton Ohio Historical Society president Ron Epp brought this Boss Glove Factory relic to the March meeting and asked the 20 participants, "What is it?"

Let the society know at [email protected] or on Facebook HERE.

Join others with Bluffton area antiques and artifacts at the March 18 Bluffton History Show 'N Tell. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Depot at Buckeye Lake, 405 N. Spring St.

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FROM FACEBOOK__Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Company is celebrating National Reading Month with a reading log challenge. 

Complete and log at least six hours of reading during the month of March and receive a free small bag of any popcorn flavor.

How to participate
Download and print a reading form (below). Complete it showing at least six hours of reading, and bring it with you and an adult (if needed) to a participating Shirley's location.

March is National Reading Month, and reading logs *must* be redeemed by Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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