The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly breakfast meeting on Friday, March 13, 2026. Lydia Mihalik, Director of the Ohio Department of Development, will provide the program.
Mihalik is the Director of the Ohio Department of Development, a state agency committed to empowering communities to succeed by investing in the people, places, and businesses of Ohio. Prior to her appointment by Governor Mike DeWine in 2019, Director Mihalik served as the 55th Mayor of the City of Findlay. Director Mihalik will speak about why collaboration matters for Ohio’s future and offer a look at the department’s priorities for the coming year.
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton High School proudly recognizes Elizabeth (Ellie) Hartzler as the February 2026 Student of the Month. Ellie is a senior with a 4.00 GPA. She is the daughter of Greg and Laura Hartzler of Bluffton.
An accomplished student, Ellie has been deeply involved in the performing arts throughout her high school career. She is a four-year member of the BHS flag corps and has served as team captain for the past two years. Ellie also participates in band, choir, strings and show choir, demonstrating her passion for music across multiple ensembles.
FROM FACEBOOK__Friday, June 19, 2026 is the Bluffton Festival of Wheels in downtown Bluffton. Awards to Top 25 plus special awards. DJ, Food Trucks, 50/50, Dash plaques to first 250. Stay for a special America 250 Drone Show after dark. Call (419) 302-7715 or blufftonlions.org for more info. Registration is $10 in advance. $12 after May 31.
The next Mobile Health Clinic will be held on Thursday, March 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. All services are provided by individuals with the Ohio Northern University Healthwise program. This clinic includes free screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol (please fast for 12 hours to participate in cholesterol or blood sugar screening), and flu vaccines. Participants may speak with ONU Healthwise students and staff about their results or concerns, and even receive referrals to area doctors.
The Orange Township Board of Trustees meets on the Second Thursday of the Month, 7:30 p.m. at the Orange Township House, 2973 Township Road 28, Bluffton, OH 45817.
MARCH 12 AGENDA
1. Call the Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. .
2. Minutes of last meeting held on February 12, 2026. 3. Purchase Orders for 15 for 2026.
MEDIA RELEASE__Dr. Amanda Wagner of Wapakoneta has assumed the role of President of the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA). She formally accepted the gavel of the OVMA President from outgoing president Dr. Michelle Harchaduring the Association's annual business meeting on Feb. 28.
