FROM FACEBOOK__The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce is calling all artists and downtown Businesses! Bluffton’s Art Walk is happening Thursday, April 23 from 12–6 p.m. , and the chamber is looking for local artists to showcase their work and Main Street merchants who would like to host an artist in their shop for the day.
This event is a wonderful way to bring creativity, community, and foot traffic to downtown Bluffton. Visitors will stroll through participating businesses while enjoying artwork from talented local creators.
MEDIA RELEASE__Rev. Phil Yoder, lead pastor of First Mennonite Church in Bluffton, will present the Spiritual Life Week Forum, “Abiding in Alienation,” at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 24, in Yoder Recital Hall.
Yoder will explore how embracing experiences of alienation can help individuals and communities more fully welcome the stranger within spaces of belonging.
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.
