By Anika Berrios, Student Pharmacist and Karen Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
Simon & Garfunkel released their single Homeward Bound on January 19, 1966 and it peaked at number 5 on the U.S. charts in March. The song was written by Paul Simon while he was touring in the United Kingdom. He was waiting for a train at the Widnes railway station when he was working on the song. The railway station has a plaque commemorating this accomplishment. Simon & Garfunkel were inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.
Ada area resident Marie Gossman can add “author” to her resume–in addition to florist and farmer. Her story of surviving toxic shock syndrome is called Calls for Life Flight: A Story of Loss, Life, and the God Who Stayed.
Gossman has been interested in publishing this account for some 20 years, following her near-death experience. Doctors told her she had a 5% chance of survival from the bacterial infection.
A Bluffton man has been sentenced to five years of community control in the domestic violence case State of Ohio vs. Kyle A. Moser. The Lima News reported on the April 7 sentencing in the Allen County Common Pleas Court of Judge Terri Kohlrieser.
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University will recognize student academic achievement during the Academic Awards Forum at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, in Yoder Recital Hall.
The Forum will honor students for outstanding academic performance, scholarly excellence and contributions to the intellectual life of the university. Awards will be presented across multiple disciplines, recognizing sustained achievement as well as exceptional accomplishments during the academic year.
Deadline to register: May 30 (for t-shirt and water bottle)
MEDIA RELEASE__A Bluffton Lady Pirate Youth Basketball Camp will be held on June 8 and 9 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
This camp is open to all girls entering grades 3-6 and will be held at the Bluffton High School gymnasium. The cost is $30 per camper. The registration form is below.
Bluffton High School Girls Basketball coaching staff and current Bluffton Lady Pirate basketball players will lead the camp.
Players will need: t-shirt, shorts, tennis shoes, water bottle.
MEDIA RELEASE__The heart of downtown Bluffton will come alive with creativity and community spirit on Thursday, April 23, as the Bluffton Art Walk takes place from 12:00-6:00 p.m. along Main Street.
This charming, small-town event offers residents and visitors alike a chance to slow down, explore and connect. Guests are encouraged to stroll through downtown Bluffton, where 11 local businesses will open their doors to showcase artwork from talented local creators. From paintings to handcrafted pieces, the Art Walk highlights the vibrant creativity that thrives within the community.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Interstate 75 northbound entrance ramp from State Route 103 at the Village of Bluffton will close on Wednesday, April 8, for approximately one day for bridge deck repair.
DATE CORRECTED / MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University will host its annual Civic Engagement Day on April 8, bringing together students, faculty and staff to explore the importance of active citizenship, community involvement and social responsibility. The event will take place across campus and feature a variety of presentations, discussions and interactive experiences centered on civic life.
