FROM LINKEDIN__Renee Matthews, RN, administrator of Bluffton Hospital, has received Blanchard Valley Health System's President’s Leadership Award.
The healthcare organization notes, "Renée is known for her collaborative leadership style, strong problem-solving skills, and dedication to advancing care at Bluffton Hospital. She's a present and dependable leader who is willing to step in wherever she is needed.
FROM BPL NEWSLETTER__Students in kindergarten through grade five are invited to stop by the Bluffton Public Library after school on Thursday, November 19 for the Curious Kids Club.
November's theme is Astronomy and will include STEM challenges, science experiments, and/or crafts. Students may stop by anytime between 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Registration is not necessary.
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.
