MEDIA RELEASE__On Sat., March 28 at 7:00 a.m., the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District will offer a Sunrise Hike at Motter Metro Park ,10740 Columbus Grove-Bluffton Rd. During this quiet, one-hour sunrise hike, we could have the perfect opportunity to see some animals before they hide away for the day. Register by March 26 online at https://jampd.com/event/sunrise-hike-4/ or by calling 419-221-1232.
The Bluffton Community Pool wages and rates for 2026 were established at the March 9 regular meeting of Bluffton Council. Minimum guidelines for pool staff were established as follows:
By Riley McConaghy, Student Pharmacist and Karen Kier, Pharmacist
ONU HealthWise
"Backed up" is a term used to describe the state of constipation. Eggbound is a Northern British saying for constipation, while FarFromPoopin is a funny slang term to describe the condition. However, there is nothing funny about chronic constipation.
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University has named the students who will serve as President’s Ambassadors during the 2026-27 academic year. Selected students assist in recruiting prospective students, welcoming and greeting campus guests, and engaging alumni and donors.
President’s Ambassadors receive extensive training in networking, professional development, etiquette, conversational skills and interviewing, preparing them to represent the university at institutional and community events.
MEDIA RELEASE__Malissa Takacs, international college counselor and consultant, and Bluffton University Trustee, will present a Social Work Forum titled “Beyond the Major: How Social Work Principles Shape Us All” at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, in Yoder Recital Hall.
The Bluffton alum will discuss how social work values of service, justice and human dignity inform meaningful impact across diverse careers and vocational callings.
MEDIA RELEASE__On Friday, March 20, 2026, Cory-Rawson Local Schools will conduct a comprehensive, full-day safety training intensive for all district staff. To ensure a focused and secure environment for this high-level exercise, there will be no school for students.
A unified approach to campus safety
The "Staff Safety Training Day" is a collaborative effort designed to test emergency protocols and strengthen the coordination between school personnel and local first responders. This hands-on drill is being coordinated by:
