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 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.
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.
MEDIA RELEASE__Katy Erford, the Executive Director of the Miracle League of Findlay, will be speaking at the Bluffton Lions Club meeting on Tuesday, April 7.
Erford has been Executive Director of Miracle League of Findlay since 2018. The organization's mission—“every child deserves to play baseball”—focuses on supporting people with disabilities, educating the public, and fostering greater understanding of the disability community.
