AUG 23 MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University officially welcomed the Class of 2029 during Opening Convocation Forum, Tuesday, Aug. 19, with a welcoming address from Megan Bowsher, MSW, LISW, clinical psychotherapist at Creative Hope Counseling, Bluffton, Ohio. In her address, Bowsher encouraged students to embrace courage, imperfection and the transformative journey ahead.
Bowsher opened with words of gratitude before inviting the audience to pause and breathe. "This is our evidence of being alive," she said, before extending a message of congratulations, "You made it."
AUG 27 MEDIA RELEASE__Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) has introduced exciting enhancements to its public-facing website's “Find-a-Doc” section, making it more convenient and user-friendly for the community.
Every member of the BVHS medical staff will be listed in the “Find-a-Doc” section, and employed physicians and advanced practice providers will be highlighted with the system’s iconic green apple symbol next to their profiles. This simple visual cue helps patients identify BVHS-employed providers at a glance.
Bluffton Senior Center volunteers will be offering free Bridge classes starting Thursday, September 4 at 9:30. Organizers note:
"The game of Bridge can seem scary but it doesn’t have to be. If you ever thought about learning the game of Bridge, now is the time. We need at least four people to learn so registration is required.
"No card playing experience needed. We will teach you what you need to know. Stop by the office or call 419-358-8971 to register."
Batteries don’t belong in trash or curbside recycling containers
MEDIA RELEASE__Rumpke Waste & Recycling experienced a fire at its new $100 million recycling facility in Columbus, Ohio in July 2025, which was caused by a lithium-ion cell phone battery. The business provides trash and recycling services to Bluffton residents.
“Fortunately, we were able to address it quickly; the facility didn’t experience damage, and no one was injured,” said Jeff Synder, senior vice president, recycling and sustainability. “Situations like this put people—our workers and firefighters in harm’s way, which is the ultimate risk we take when we all toss these batteries into trash and recycling containers.”
