Michael "Mike" R. Powell, 73, passed away January 25, 2026, at the Meadows of Ottawa.
Mike was born on November 24, 1952, in Bluffton to Raymond and Jean Ann (Klinger) Powell, who preceded him in death. On December 2, 1972, he married Beverly (Stephens) Powell, who survives.
The Shannon Theatre will play a free film each quarter as part of Bluffton's America 250 celebrations.
The first film is True Grit (2010), showing this Saturday, January 31 at 10:00 a.m. Doors open at 9:00 a.m, and admission is free.
The film was produced, written, and directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen; it stars Jeff Bridges and Hailee Steinfeld. It is based on the 1968 novel by Charles Portis, which was also made into a 1969 film with John Wayne, Kim Darby and Glen Campbell.
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A walk down Main St. convinced Rosie Banales that Bluffton was the right place for her restaurant.
The people she passed smiled and looked happy to be here, she remembers. As a result, Campito Lindo was established in 2017 at 142 N Main St. and is now celebrating its 9th anniversary.
BLUFFTON__The well-balanced Bluffton High School girls basketball team authored a 61-39 blowout victory over visiting Riverdale in a non-conference match on Saturday, January 24.
Four Pirate girls scored in double figures to pave the way to a lopsided victory.
Lauren Dearth pumped in two treys and eight points to help shoot Bluffton to an 18-5 lead after the first quarter, and the Pirates were never threatened.
