The Bluffton Lions Club hosted Cathy Kamenca, TV Program Coordinator, Outreach & Engagement Coordinator at WGTE Public Media, at a recent member meeting to learn about upcoming changes in public television offerings in northwest Ohio.
Amy L. Williams, 62, passed away February 20, 2026, at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. Amy was born April 1, 1963 in Fostoria, Ohio to the late John and Phyllis (Rader) Richard. On April 5, 1997, she married Greg Williams, who survives.
Ella Mae Bazzy (neé Robertson) of Bluffton, Ohio passed away on February 19, 2026. She was born on July 24, 1938, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late John and Edna (Jones) Robertson. On March 15, 1959, she married Shafik Mohammed Bazzy, who preceded her in death on March 30, 2004.
All you bakers in Bluffton! The Bluffton Public Library is partnering with America 250 in Bluffton and hosting a Cake Decorating Exposition/Auction March 16-17. Bake your best 13 Colonies Cake and the library will auction it off to raise money for America 250 in Bluffton Events. Register and pick up rules at the library, 145 S. Main.
BOWLING GREEN__Ten Bluffton High School swimmers competed well at the Bowling Green Div. II Northwest district meet on Friday evening, February 20. Eight Pirates competed in district individual events, while two others participated on three Bluffton relay teams at BG.
BOYS RESULTS
Pirate senior ace Jackson Bowlus qualified for the state meet at Canton next week with a pair of top-two showings.
BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School boys basketball team went ice cold in the fourth quarter and lost 49-36 to visiting former league foe Paulding in the regular season finale on Friday, February 20.
The Pirates led 34-33 heading into the decisive final period. But the Panthers outscored Bluffton 16-2 in the fourth to win by making eight baskets compared to just one hoop by the hosts.
The Pirates led 10-9 after the opening stanza as Parker Lovell nailed a triple and a deuce. Lane Ginther also buried a trifecta.
