MEDIA RELEASE__Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio will host its fifth annual Gala on October 8. The theme will be “Rolling Out The Red Carpet” with guests invited to engage in an evening of food, fellowship and a touch of Hollywood flair.
MHCO's Gala is a fundraising event to benefit the Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio Benevolent Care Fund, which provides support to care for older adults who have outlived their resources. Gold sponsors are Symbria, Hometown Pharmacy and the Water Equipment Company.
Mary Louise Reddick, 73, passed away at 2:59 pm on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. Mary was born April 30, 1953, in Memphis, Michigan to the late Richard and Clara (Rutkofske) Fisher. On July 20, 1974, she married David C. Reddick, who preceded her in death on March 15, 2023.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry urges Ohioans to take precautions and follow the state’s outdoor burning regulations if they plan to burn debris. Ohio law dictates that outdoor burning is prohibited in unincorporated areas from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. during October and November. ODNR encourages anyone burning to take protective actions and be safe, even outside of the restricted hours.
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University nursing major Kate Stephens ’28 will present “Learning through Practice: Bridging Theory and Clinical Application” at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, in the Musselman Library Reading Room.
Stephens will discuss research focused on serving diverse patients through clinical experience and work-based learning. She presented the research at the Ohio Statehouse as part of the Choose Ohio First Scholar Showcase.
New members announced at September breakfast meeting
The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce resumed breakfast meetings in September and gave members a taste of something different. Tony Jacoment, owner of Jacomet's Martial Arts, introduced the group to self-defense tactics that can help prevent an altercation from occurring.
Jacoment did some myth-busting and led demonstrations on how to use your voice and body if you feel threatened.
The following new members have joined the chamber:
Edible Art Apple Pie Baking Contest hosted by America 250 in Bluffton
MEDIA RELEASE__If you love baking sweets and apple pies are one of your favorite desserts, then you should find your best recipe and participate in the America 250 in Bluffton Apple Pie Baking Contest on Saturday, September 26 (also Bluffton Fall Festival).
