Marilyn Schiffer Kline born July 17, 1937 and passed June 29, 2026. Born to the late J. Max and Alice (Nemire) Crawfis.She was the wife of Jerry Schiffer, who also preceded her in death, and Jerry Kline.
The Declaration of Independence was first read in public on July 8, 1776. On July 8, 2026, organizations across the country, including the Bluffton Ohio Historical Society, will host a simultaneous reading of this foundational American document.
Machelle "Shelly" A. Wright, 65, passed away July 2, 2026, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.
Shelly was born June 3, 1961, in Lima, Ohio, to Kenneth and Shelba (Sakemiller) Crow. She later married Kevin Wright who survives.
Shelly retired from Anderson Family Dentist in Findlay, where she had been a dental hygienist from 1981 to 2021. She enjoyed traveling to Amish Country and Tennessee, craft shows, playing cards, and spending time with family and friends.
MEDIA RELEASE__A small town hoopla is one way to describe the exuberant preparations being made in Bluffton to celebrate the Fourth of July on America’s 250th year.
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By James H. Legge III, APRN-CNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Center of Northwest Ohio
Amanda Legge, RN
Registered Nurse, Blanchard Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology
Across the United States, elementary and middle school students typically receive an average of 25 minutes of recess per day, which is barely enough time for a meaningful break from the demands of the classroom. For more than three decades, educational policy has been heavily influenced by a focus on standardized test performance. This has led to reductions in recess time under the assumption that increased instructional minutes would translate into higher scores. Unfortunately, this approach has often produced unintended consequences for student well-being and learning outcomes.
What's your take on traffic safety in the Village of Bluffton? The July 2026 Bluffton Icon poll has six polling options and the opportunity to add your own item.
MEDIA RELEASE_During its June meeting, the Bluffton University Board of Trustees approved a faculty promotion and received updates on the university's academic programs, enrollment, finances and strategic initiatives.
The Board approved the promotion of Marathana Prothro to associate professor of communication, recognizing her contributions to teaching, scholarship and service at Bluffton University.
