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Elnore Ruth (Rosenberger) Yost, 98, passed away May 22, 2026, at Willow Ridge in Bluffton, OH. Elnore was born June 23, 1927, in Pandora, OH, to Ella (Habegger) Rosenberger and Arthur S. Rosenberger, then pastor of St. John Mennonite church. On August 21, 1949, Elnore married Burton Yost in Quakertown PA.

Elnore spent her childhood in Quakertown, PA, Bluffton, OH and Dalton, OH, where she graduated from high school in 1945. She received her BS from Bluffton College in 1949. Elnore later received certification in Special Education and Case Management.

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FROM BSC HAPPENINGS__Do you like to travel with the Bluffton Senior Center, but wished they would go to where you want to go? Now is your chance. On Thursday, June 11 at 2:00 p.m., Tonya and Debbie will host a trip planning meeting for 2027. Participants will talk about day trips and overnight trips.  All travelers welcome. Bring your ideas.

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Effective July 1, 2026 / Follow-up to Bluffton Lions learn about changes to regional public television offerings

JUNE 3 MEDIA RELEASE__Following months of coordinated planning, WGTE Public Media and WBGU-TV today announced a new broadcasting partnership that will provide continued delivery of trusted PBS programming for viewers across northwest Ohio. 

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FROM BPL UPDATE — 6th-12th Grade Events are scheduled for Mondays, June 8, 15 and 22 at 3:30 p.m. Register in person or online. Come hang out at the library on Monday afternoons - catch up with friends, enjoy some snacks, and we'll have an activity too! Themed events include: June 8 - Dinolympics; June 15 - The Great Fossil Find (bring your best Indiana Jones impression); and June 22 - Plantersaurus.
 

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Summer-long opportunity to collect stamps and enter prize drawing

MEDIA RELEASE__Get ready to discover, shop and support local all summer long with the launch of the new Explore Bluffton: Small Business Passport event, an exciting and simplified way to experience everything Bluffton has to offer!

Running from June 1 through Labor Day, the community-wide initiative encourages residents and visitors alike to explore participating local businesses while enjoying the unique charm of Bluffton throughout the summer season.

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