MEDIA RELEASE__Sarah Klausing, AVP, Senior Branch Manager at First National Bank’s Ottawa office, has graduated from the Ohio Bankers League’s (OBL) Bank Management School, a professional development program designed to strengthen the management and leadership skills of banking professionals.
Klausing has been with First National Bank since August 2019, where she has continued to develop her banking expertise and leadership skills while serving customers and supporting FNB staff and the communities FNB calls home.
Joellen Kay Lehman, 46, passed away on November 3, 2026, at her residence. Joellen was born July 27, 1980, in Findlay, Ohio, to James Follas and Charity Michel.
Joellen graduated from Bluffton High School. She was a homemaker, and she owned and operated Folly Faces. Joellen loved face painting, gardening and crafting. Her favorite times were when she was taking care of her children and nieces.
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University and the University of Findlay will once again join together for the treasured holiday tradition of Handel’s "Messiah." This year’s performances will mark the 134th and 135th in Bluffton’s history, continuing a longstanding musical tradition shared by the two universities. The oratorio will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, in Yoder Recital Hall at Bluffton University and at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, in Stewart Center at the University of Findlay.
Future Beaver Saturdays include Nov. 21, Dec. 5, Jan. 23, Feb. 13, and April 17
MEDIA RELEASE__Prospective students and their families are invited to experience life at Bluffton University through Future Beaver Saturdays, special campus visit opportunities designed to help students explore academic programs, connect with current students and discover what it means to be a Beaver.
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton High School senior Ellie Bogart has been selected as the October 2026 Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Nathan and Brandie Bogart and Fred and Janelle Wolford of Bluffton.
Bogart has maintained a perfect 4.000 GPA during her high school career while taking advantage of opportunities to further her education through the College Credit Plus program. She has completed social science courses at the University of Findlay and algebra, writing, and anatomy courses at Rhodes State College.
Walter "Steve" Suter, 73, passed away on November 2, 2026, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center.
Steve was born September 3, 1953, in Lima, to Edwin and Marjorie (Fairall) Suter, who preceded him in death. On September 25, 2000, he married Terri Hites-Suter, who preceded him in death on December 17, 2020.
