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Donald 'Don' R. Martin, 93, passed away March 2, 2026, at the Meadows of Ottawa.

Don was born July 18, 1932, in Belmore, OH, to Harold and Alice (LaRue) Martin who preceded him in death. On March 15, 1952, he married Ilo R. Martin who preceded him in death on May 7, 2023.

FROM BLUFFTON SCHOOLS NOTIFICATIONS__Bluffton High School wrestling team members Ronald Kaufman, Branden Cross, Hephaestion Weyer, Jesus Rivera and Mason Shank have advanced to the OHSAA D3 District Tournament.

They will wrestle on Friday, March 6 at 4 p.m. at Rossford High School. Doors open at 3 p.m.

Tickets must be purchased online at https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets or with a QR code at the gate. Adults $10, Students $5  No cash tickets will be available. 

PHOTOS by Sarah Kidd

MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton High School Orchestra received an Excellent rating at the Ohio Music Educators Association State Orchestra Adjudicated Event held at Perrysburg High School on Friday, February 27, 2026. 

The orchestra is under the direction of Rachael E. Lewis and performed in class B. The performance included "An English Folksong" arranged by Terry McQuilkin, "Lullaby" by William Hofeldt, and "M to the Third Power" by Carold Nunez. 

On March 26 at 6:00 p.m., the Gardeners of the Bluffton Pandora Area will host speaker Deb Bish at Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St.

Bish will be discussing how grow and make your own medicinal herbal teas, tisanes, syrups and salves.

From the organizers: "Meetings are free and open to the public, so bring a friend!"

FROM BLUFFTON SCHOOLS TEXT/EMAIL__On March 3 at 7:30 p.m.: Boys Basketball OHSAA D5 District Semifinal game vs Coldwater at Napoleon High School.

Tickets must be purchased online at https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets or with a QR code at the gate. Adults $10, Students $5  No cash tickets will be available.

A livestream will be available at: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/oh/napoleon/organization/16448/napoleon-high-sc...

FROM BSC HAPPENINGS__It has been so cold outside and some say inside.  But it is always cozy and warm in the Senior Center. Staff encourage community members to come in and share suggestions for additional programs they would like to see offered.

A variety of activities are planned throughout March:

Weekly Activities

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