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Chad Alan Shepler, of Jenera, Ohio, was welcomed into the arms of the Lord Tuesday, June 16, 2026. He was born on August 3, 1995, in Fremont, Ohio, to surviving parents, Tammy (Ivan) Spallinger (Lunsford) and Todd Shepler. 

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By Kayla Chapman, APRN-CNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Physicians Plus Urgent Care

Drowning remains one of the leading causes of accidental death in the United States, especially among young children, and it can happen quickly and silently. Children between the ages of 1 and 5 are at the highest risk of drowning, often due to inadequate supervision around swimming pools, bathtubs, lakes, or even small containers of water. Adult drownings can also occur, and are commonly seen in rivers, lakes, and oceans, with alcohol playing a major contributing role. 

Fatal drownings occur in six stages. First, the swimmer will struggle to keep their airway clear of the water, leading to panic and exhaustion. Once the swimmer goes underwater, they’ll attempt to hold their breath, but eventually they will gasp for air.

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A Celebration of Life for Pamela Bricker will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at Bluffton First Methodist Church.

A memorial service for Pam will follow at 6:00 p.m. at the church.

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BPL UPDATES_The library is hosting Read with a Dog (R) that will be held on Friday, June 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Participants may register at the library to sit down and read for 10 minutes with a Pet Partners dog (or a bunny!) Pet partners will provide the animals. The event is open to children/teens (with a participating adult).

Register for this event at www.blufftonpubliclibrary.org.

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BPL UPDATES_Words & Wine Book Discussion (R) will be held Thursday, July 23 at 6:00 p.m. at 1861 Wine Lounge to discuss Dinosaurs at the Dinner Party by Edward Dolnick. There is limited seating and the book discussion is open to Adults 21 and over. Refreshments are available for purchase.

Join us for an evening to relax, socialize, and discuss. Register in June and check out the book at the library front desk.

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At dusk on Friday, June 19, the Bluffton Celebrates America 250 committee will host a drone light show at Harmon Field, 125 E. College Ave. 

The approximately 15-minute display will consist of over 100 computer-synchronized areodrones (UAVs) creating colorful light formations and 3D pictures in the sky, following an America 250 theme. 

Seating in the stadium is limited to the Harmon Field home stands. Standing room only on the home fence line There will be no field seating. Wheelchair users will be on the cement path.

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