MADE WITH ICON MEDIA RELEASE MAKER___The FUN Committee at First Mennonite Church is proud to present “A Taste of Bluffton” on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 5-8 p.m. in the Farmer’s Market parking lot.
This community event celebrates the diverse culinary offerings in Bluffton while encouraging support for our local restaurants and food vendors. This event was first created as a way to introduce college students to food services in the Village. All are invited.
Barbara R. Fett, 79, passed away August 14, 2025 at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. Barb was born January 7, 1946 in Allen County, Ohio to the late Francis and Madlyn (Isham) Marquart. She married Edwin Fett and they were divorced.
Nelson Koogler, 71, passed away August 13, 2025, at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center.
Nelson was born April 4, 1954 in Lima, Ohio, to James and Margaret (Hefner) Koogler who preceded him in death. On April 10, 1976 he married Sharon (Spallinger) Koogler who survives.
Doty’s Auto Repair on Jefferson St. in Bluffton is wrapping up business on August 29 after over 40 years of providing repair and maintenance. Mike Doty, who grew up in the business and took over from his dad in 2019, is closing the shop to start a new career. He has a “heart-felt thank you for … a tight knit community” and the “word of mouth that kept them in business.” An injury is preventing Mike from continuing in the same role. He has a new job at Youth for Christ.
BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School girls tennis team lost to visiting Western Buckeye League foe Bath 4-1 on Wednesday, August 13.
The defeat dropped the Bluffton record to 1-2 this season.
The second doubles duo of sophomores Leah Hoffman and Peighton Bowers brought home the lone Pirate win of the night. They improved their season record to 2-1 with an epic 7-6 (7-4), 2-6, 17-15 triumph.
AUGUST 11 MEDIA RELEASE — Megan Bowsher, MSW, LISW, clinical psychotherapist at Creative Hope Counseling in Bluffton, Ohio, will speak on the topic "Imperfect, Unfinished, and Brave: The Courage to Become Your Real Self" during Bluffton University's Opening Convocation at 10:45 a.m. on August 19 in Yoder Recital Hall.
