SWANTON__The visiting Bluffton High School softball team lost 12-1 at Swanton in a Div. V Northwest 2 sectional final matchup on Wednesday, May 13.
The second-seeded Bulldogs led just 1-0 after two innings, then plated five runs in the home half of the third to break the game open.
The Pirate girls scored their lone run in the top of the fourth frame when senior outfielder Macy Schaadt swatted a solo home run. The blast cut the deficit to 6-1.
MEDIA RELEASE__Check out programs coming to the Pandora branch of the Putnam County District Library, 304 Hilty Dr., in June 2026:
Addie presents a Tech Program: Passwords Made Easy
June 1 at 1:30 p.m.
Join Addie from the Putnam County District Library for an informative, free program on making passwords easy. RSVP required: Call 419-523-4121. This program is presented in conjunction with the Putnam County Council on Aging Inc. and is supported by the State Library of Ohio with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
FROM FACEBOOK__A pancake breakfast and craft show on Saturday, May 16 will benefit the Bluffton Lions Club. The event promises "a day full of delicious food and amazing handmade treasures."
By Micah Stoner, Student Pharmacist and Karen Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
MEDIA RELEASE_On April 23, 1971, the Carpenters released their song Rainy Days and Mondays. The Carpenter siblings were Richard, an older brother, and Karen, a sister. Richard grew up learning the piano, while Karen played the drums. Both provided vocals for the group, but Karen’s voice was what made the group recognizable. Karen’s voice was described as a warm, rich, velvety contralto spanning 3 octaves. In 1971, the Carpenters won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist.
FROM BSC HAPPENINGS__First Mennonite Church will serve the Community Meal at the Bluffton Senior Center on May 21. All meals start at 6 p.m. and are free and open to the public. A free will offering is taken to help support the Bluffton food pantry.
Sara M. Beery, 96, passed away May 12, 2026, at the Mennonite Memorial Home.
Sara was born August 23, 1929, in Bluffton, to Millard and Sophia (Eisenbach) Oberly, who preceded her in death. She was previously married to Howard Eldon Beery and they had four children together.
She was a 1947 graduate of Bluffton High School and attended Ebenezer Mennonite Church. She worked for the Triplett Corporation and Richland Manor. She was a member of the Bluffton Senior Center. She loved to knit, sew and bake. She especially loved spending time in her garden.
