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Mary Ellen Nesler, 97, passed away April 24, 2026, at The Manor at Greendale in Findlay.

Mary Ellen was born October 4, 1928, in Hancock County, to Edward and Lola (Elsea) Boehm who preceded her in death. On August 14, 1949, she married Raymond Nesler who preceded her in death on July 20, 2013.

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On display through May 15; gallery hours are 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. weekdays.

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MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton Post 382 of the American Legion will host the Fred ARnold Memorial Charitable Golf Outing on Saturday, June 13.

The event takes place at Bluffton Golf Club. All proceeds fund local charities.

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By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School softball team raced to a big early lead and whipped non-conference foe Ottawa Hills 13-3 on Friday, April 24.

The Pirates jumped ahead with a five-run first inning and never looked back. They tallied a single run in the second, then added two more in the third to build an 8-0 lead.

A Bluffton three-run fourth advanced the margin to 11-0. OH scored its three runs in the top of the fifth inning. But two Pirate runs in the home fifth enacted the 10-run mercy rule. 

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By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School boys tennis team defeated visiting Bryan 4-1 in a match on Thursday, April 23.

The Pirates improved to 6-2-1 after the decisive win. They won all three singles matches in straight sets.

Bluffton senior Grady Coonfare handily dispatched Kai Dauber 6-1, 6-0 at first singles.  

Pirate senior Isaiah Kohli beat Nolan Franzdorf 7-6, 6-4 at second singles.

At third singles, Nick Lovett downed Brendan Roberts 6-3, 6-4.

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By Ailing Chen, MD, Pediatrician

Vitamin D insufficiency has become increasingly common among adolescents over the past decade. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that supports bone growth and helps keep bones strong. Research has found that at least 17% of adolescents and 32% of young adults are deficient in vitamin D, putting them at risk for injury.

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