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PHOTOS provided by Bluffton Boy Scout and Cub Scout troops

By Victoria Goddard

On Saturday March 8, St. John's UCC--home of Bluffton's Food Pantry--was the scene of organized chaos. Bluffton Boy Scouts and Cub Packs united to collect all the donated items around Bluffton, which they delivered and sorted at the Food Pantry. 

The Scouts and Cubs canvased Bluffton with door hangers the previous Saturday.  Picking up all the donated items is thought of as a giant Easter Egg hunt across all of Bluffton.

The activity included Bluffton Cub Scouts who are now a "Family Pack" for boys and girls. Girls in the photos are all Cub Scouts. When they are old enough to cross over to a Troop, they will have an all female Troop. 

Lisa Robeson, Professor Emerita of English at ONU, will lead an April 23 discussion on Will in the World: How Shakespeare became Shakespeare by Stephen Greenblatt. Copies of the book and books on CD are available for checkout at the Bluffton Public Library front desk. To participate, please register in advance.

A public hearing is scheduled for March 26 at 7:00 p.m. by the Richland Township zoning appeals board to be held at 8435 N. Dixie Hwy. Bluffton.

Contiguous property owners bordering the intersection of Lincoln Highway & Reppert Rd. and interested general public are invited to attend. An informational meeting will be held prior to the hearing; this hearing will be held at the office of Richland Township at the address stated above on March 26, 2025 AT 7:00 p.m.

Jazzercise Bluffton has announced a 10-year anniversary celebration. The team of Jazzercise Bluffton, 122 Thurman Street, will host a Free Community Workout and Open House on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. 

5:30 p.m. Strength Class (free for all attendees)
6:30 p.m. Open House, Refreshments, Class Specials & Sales

The event marks a significant milestone for the Jazzercise Bluffton franchise as it "continues to grow and innovate, bringing fun, efficient and effective workouts to its members across the community."

Jazzercise’s Chase Eikenbary, owner and instructor, said, “We’re excited to continue to bring the Jazzercise experience to our community! Our core philosophy relies in transforming our bodies and lives through the power of movement, and we want everyone to feel welcomed in our classes. We are eager to keep advocating for fitness and encouraging people to create a stronger, happier, and healthier life!  READ MORE

A Trinity Lutheran School open house is scheduled for Tuesday, March 18 from 4:30-7:00 p.m. at 105 Allen Street, Jenera. Come and meet the teachers and check out the classrooms, gym and playground.

Learn more about tuition assistance and the Ohio EdChoice program which decreases tuition costs for students in kindergarten-8th grade. Sandwiches, chips, cookies and drinks will be available from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS), which includes Bluffton Hospital, has been recognized by healthcare supply chain leader Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) as a recipient of the 2024 Supply Chains of Distinction Award. This award honors top performing hospitals and health systems in North America that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to supply chain excellence, innovation, and resilience.

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