MEDIA RELEASE__Citizens National Bank (CNB) is pleased to welcome Jennifer Stumpp as VP Mortgage Loan Originator in their Bluffton Office. In this role, she will help navigate the home financing process and provide tailored lending solutions to meet a wide range of mortgage needs.
FROM FACEBOOK__Let's review the Senior Center winter closing policy.
If Bluffton schools close for winter weather, all activities at the Senior Center are cancelled.
If the school delays, it does not affect activities, but we ask that you use caution.
If you have a question, please don't hesitate to call. If the staff feel safe to do so, they will be in to work. We just ask that you wait until after 9:00 a.m. to call. The staff have to dig themselves out, drive in, open up and clear pathways.
FROM FACEBOOK__Deb Wentz of the Curling Iron, 129 N. Main St., announced, "I have had the honor and pleasure of the being the owner of the Curling Iron since 2002. It is with great excitement I will be turning my leadership role over to Heidi Wise as of January 1, 2026."
Deb notes that she is not retiring and looks forward to seeing her clients from behind the chair.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Ohio State University’s Agroecosystem Management Program (AMP) will host the Stinner Summit at Bluffton University on December 12 to gather people together to discuss regional challenges around food production.
Twenty-five to thirty Bluffton early birds strike while the peanut brittle is hot on Monday mornings in November. Volunteers fill the Bluffton Senior Center kitchen to make some 150 pounds per week as a fundraiser.
There are five stations: 1) the molten brittle boilers, 2) the hot brittle spreaders, 3) brittle breakers, 4) the brittle coolers and 5) brittle weighers and baggers. The video below shows the extremely hot sugar and peanut mixture being poured, turned and spread on trays.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Bluffton YMCA has reminded users that it's a busy time with lots of visitors.
"Planning to stop in for a workout or some open gym time?
"We love seeing so many faces in the building this time of year! As programs, practices, and leagues are in full swing, space in the gym and arena can fill up quickly.