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MEDIA RELEASE__Dr. Amy Mullins, professor of education, will present a faculty colloquium titled “A One-Semester Sabbatical: An Eclectic Approach” at 4 p.m. Friday, April 10. 

Mullins will reflect on her sabbatical experience and the interdisciplinary methods and insights that shaped her work. 

Faculty colloquia at Bluffton University highlight scholarly and creative work by faculty members and provide opportunities for campus and community dialogue. 

This event is free and open to the public. 

By Judith Bishop-Pierce
Director of Residential Care, Birchaven Village

As individuals age, their needs evolve, and with that comes the importance of understanding the various healthcare services and living options available for seniors. Navigating these choices can be complex, but with the right information and support, seniors and their families can make decisions that promote safety, independence and quality of life.

The following results are from March 20-26 of the Bluffton University 2025-26 athletics season as reported on www.BlufftonBeavers.com:

MARCH 21

The Quarry Farm nature preserve in rural Pandora has issued its Spring 2026 newsletter. Upcoming programs include a native plant sale, a cream tea, Spring Bird Migration Hike and a student with adult crafting event.

FROM ADA ICON__Ada Schools are closed on Friday, March 27, due to power outages in our area.

At 7:00 a.m. there were 568 outages in the 45810 zip code.

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Ada Schools on 2-hour delay March 27 due to power outages

By Betsi Werling 

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Bill Herr at the Bluffton Senior Center, which he visits weekly. I hope you enjoy your 15 minutes with Bill as much as I did. 

Where did you grow up? 

I was born at Bluffton Community Hospital on July 5th, 1939 and grew up on a farm three miles south of Bluffton on Bentley Road. My father, Edgar, was a farmer and I helped him farm. When World War II ended, dad was asked by the state of Ohio, among others, who had a master's degree in agriculture to teach veterans who came back from the war who wanted to farm. 

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