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PHOTOS provided by Bluffton Boy Scout and Cub Scout troops

By Victoria Goddard

On Saturday March 8, St. John's UCC--home of Bluffton's Food Pantry--was the scene of organized chaos. Bluffton Boy Scouts and Cub Packs united to collect all the donated items around Bluffton, which they delivered and sorted at the Food Pantry. 

The Scouts and Cubs canvased Bluffton with door hangers the previous Saturday.  Picking up all the donated items is thought of as a giant Easter Egg hunt across all of Bluffton.

The activity included Bluffton Cub Scouts who are now a "Family Pack" for boys and girls. Girls in the photos are all Cub Scouts. When they are old enough to cross over to a Troop, they will have an all female Troop. 

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

Gary Wetherill, President of the Swiss Community Historical Society, will speak at the Bluffton Lions Club meeting on Tuesday, March 18. The public is invited to attend the presentation, which will take place at noon at Bluffton Town Hall, 154 N. Main St.

Wetherill will provide an update on construction of the society's Heritage Center and events for the upcoming season at the Schumacher Homestead, 8350 Bixel Rd, Bluffton.

The Heritage Center is repurposing the Bixel-Basinger Swiss Settlement barn previously located on the Dan and Cindy Basinger Farm. The repurposed barn will be heated and air-conditioned and include a large event space, classroom, artifact storage space and public restrooms. The facility will allow for longer visits during tours and events, and eliminate weather restrictions for visits.  READ MORE

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A public hearing is scheduled for March 26 at 7:00 p.m. by the Richland Township zoning appeals board to be held at 8435 N. Dixie Hwy. Bluffton.

Contiguous property owners bordering the intersection of Lincoln Highway & Reppert Rd. and interested general public are invited to attend. An informational meeting will be held prior to the hearing; this hearing will be held at the office of Richland Township at the address stated above on March 26, 2025 AT 7:00 p.m.

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Jazzercise Bluffton has announced a 10-year anniversary celebration. The team of Jazzercise Bluffton, 122 Thurman Street, will host a Free Community Workout and Open House on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. 

5:30 p.m. Strength Class (free for all attendees)
6:30 p.m. Open House, Refreshments, Class Specials & Sales

The event marks a significant milestone for the Jazzercise Bluffton franchise as it "continues to grow and innovate, bringing fun, efficient and effective workouts to its members across the community."

Jazzercise’s Chase Eikenbary, owner and instructor, said, “We’re excited to continue to bring the Jazzercise experience to our community! Our core philosophy relies in transforming our bodies and lives through the power of movement, and we want everyone to feel welcomed in our classes. We are eager to keep advocating for fitness and encouraging people to create a stronger, happier, and healthier life!  READ MORE

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By Stephanie Wiseman, Student Pharmacist and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team 

The idiom “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” is believed to have started in the 1860s in Wales. The original version was noted as “eat an apple on going to bed and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread.” The current version dates back to 1887.

Numerous studies have confirmed the benefit of eating an apple a day. Heart benefits were seen in studies published in 2013 and 2015. A 2016 study showed a reduced risk of lung, breast and colon cancer when eating an apple a day for 5 years. A 2021 study showed a decreased risk of developing type 2 diabetes with daily apple consumption. Apples are a good source of fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants. 

Can eating apples as well as other fruits and vegetables benefit your heart?  READ MORE

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A Trinity Lutheran School open house is scheduled for Tuesday, March 18 from 4:30-7:00 p.m. at 105 Allen Street, Jenera. Come and meet the teachers and check out the classrooms, gym and playground.

Learn more about tuition assistance and the Ohio EdChoice program which decreases tuition costs for students in kindergarten-8th grade. Sandwiches, chips, cookies and drinks will be available from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

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