Ann G. Heimann, 71, passed away February 7, 2026 at Willow Ridge - Frieda House in Bluffton.
Ann was born April 13, 1954, in Aurora, Illinois, to the late Donald and Gloria (Kelly) Gates. On August 24, 1974, she married Tom Heimann, who survives.
Ann graduated from Urbana High School in Urbana, Illinois and received her bachelor's degree in elementary education from Bluffton College. She taught elementary at Columbus Grove and Continental schools and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bluffton.
The Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District will hold a special meeting on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. in the Park District Headquarters conference room with the following agenda.
BLUFFTON – The Bluffton High School boys basketball team pulled ahead with a key third quarter and went on to defeat spunky non-conference foe Elida 55-45 on Senior Night, Tuesday, February 10.
Senior Robby Taylor scored a season-high 16 points to lead four Pirates in double figures. Fellow senior Bean Ginther tallied 13 markers.
The Pirates held a 15-13 edge after the opening period. Bluffton led 27-24 at halftime on the strength of five trifectas.
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton High School is pleased to announce that senior Ethan Hoffman has been selected as the January 2026 Student of the Month. Ethan is the son of Larry and Marcy Hoffman of Bluffton.
Ethan is an exemplary student whose achievements reflect a strong commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and service. He maintains a 4.0 GPA and serves as Vice President of the National Honor Society. In addition, Ethan has been an active member of the Student Senate for four years, is a student helper in the technology department at Bluffton Middle School, and participates in the LEO Club, demonstrating consistent leadership and dedication to his school and local community.
The Village of Bluffton council held a regular meeting on Monday, February 9 with Mayor Richard Johnson presiding.
Among reports and legislation, wages for pool employees was raised $ .30 to meet the new minimum wage of $11.00. Police Chief Ryan Burkholder reported that a Blue Envelope initiative will be introduced to foster a safer environment for drivers with autism spectrum disorder.
