The March 18 local history Show 'N Tell hosted by the Bluffton Ohio Historical Society included artifacts and stories related to part of Vine St., a.k.a. the "Boehr Block." Here current owner Liz Gordon-Hancock shares a Post Office sign found decades ago during renovations. Dick Boehr recalled being asked if he was going to tear down the block. Boehr brought all kinds of ephemera and photos to the event.
MEDIA RELEASE__Families are invited to celebrate the Easter season at the annual Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Mennonite Memorial Home of the Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio. This beloved community tradition offers a fun and festive morning for children and their families.
The Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in the backyard of Mennonite Memorial Home, located at 410 W. Elm Street, Bluffton. Children ages 8 and under, accompanied by an adult, are welcome to participate.
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Patrick R. Reis, 70, passed away on March 20, 2026, at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Toledo. Patrick was born November 28, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Linus and Frances (Parvis) Reis. He married Sharon Marquart Reis and she survives.
Patrick had graduated from North High School in Columbus and retired from Walmart. He loved playing music, especially his bass guitar, golfing, trains, gardening and taking care of his flowers. Patrick's greatest joy was his Pomeranian dog, Sugar Cookie.
UPDATE A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 18 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at 601 N Main Street, Bluffton.
Michael "Mike" W. Reichenbach, 79, passed away February 28, 2026, at the Mennonite Memorial Home.
Mike was born September 18, 1946, in Bluffton, to Amos and Clara Louise (Burkholder) Reichenbach, who preceded him in death. On April 17, 1966, he married Phyllis "Sudy" (Barrere) Reichenbach, who survives.
