MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University will present the spring play “Little Women” by Kate Hamill April 16-19 in Ramseyer Auditorium, College Hall.
There’s a lot of excitement around the spring play based on Louisa May Alcott’s beloved American novel “Little Women.” “When I announced the title last fall, theatre students actually shouted with joy!” said director Melissa Friesen.
Includes Interstate 75 structure over County Road 33 / Feedback requested by Wednesday, April 22, 2026
MEDIA RELEASE__ The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1, in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Executive Order 11988, is seeking public comments regarding the following proposed projects:
U.S. 30 bridge painting, Allen County (PID: 119059)
ODOT is proposing to perform bridge painting on both structures (eastbound and westbound) of U.S. 30 over the Ottawa River in Allen County.
BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School softball team lost 7-4 to visiting Elida on a chilly Monday evening, April 6.
The Bulldogs led 4-3 after six innings, then plated three big runs in the top of the seventh to give themselves some breathing room. Bluffton scored once in the home seventh, but came up three short.
The Pirate girls fell to 1-2 with the non-league defeat. Elida improved to 2-2 after the win.
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A free monthly networking opportunity called The Business Collective has been created at 1861 Wine Lounge by promoter Kiley Rutzler. On Thursday, April 2, some 20 business owners and managers attended with casual networking, introductions and a presentation by Nicole Scott of the Small Business Development Center at Rhodes State.
The networking opportunity will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at 115 N. Main St. Participants received a follow-up email with contact information for others who attended.
MEDIA RELEASE__An open house is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8 from 4:30-7:00 PM at Trinity Lutheran School, 105 Allen Street, Jenera.
Come and meet the teachers and check out the classrooms, gym and playground.
Visit with school families and learn more about tuition assistance and the Ohio EdChoice program which will decrease and, in many cases eliminate tuition costs for students in kindergarten-8th grade. Tuition assistance is also available for Preschool students.
Free sandwiches, chips, cookies, and drinks will be available from 5:00-6:00 PM.
Barbara S. Parkins, 87, passed away April 4, 2026, at the Meadows of Delphos. Barbara was born January 18, 1939, in Beaverdam to the late John and Louise (Kirkendall) Manahan.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly breakfast meeting on Friday, April 10, 2026. The meeting will be held on the third floor of the Town Hall.
Sponsor - J. Wagner Agency, LLC (future breakfast sponsors still needed)
Catering - LuvU A Latte will be providing the breakfast
Breakfast will be served at 7 a.m. program begins at 7:30 a.m. No RSVP required.
