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By Paula Pyzik Scott
For www.AdaIcon.com

A settlement was filed in the Hardin County Common Pleas Court on Friday, March 21 in a case between Scott Gerber, plaintiff, vs. Ohio Northern University, et al. Judge Jonathan P. Hein provided a report of pre-trial conference and Notice of Agreed Settlement.

Gerber was removed from his teaching position at the Ohio Northern University Claude W. Pettit College of Law in Spring 2023. A series of lawsuits have been filed by both Gerber and ONU in the intervening period.

The report says the Court heard a summary of the positions of each party with the plaintiff identifying “procedural defects” in Gerber’s removal and claiming “ breach-of-contract, retaliation, defamation, and false light.” Ohio Northern University asked the court to dismiss “claims based on public policy violations and emotional distress.” MORE ▶︎

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The following excerpts are from the March 2025 Bluffton Lions Club newsletter. Learn more about the Bluffton Lions at www.blufftonlions.org.

SERVICE AWARDS
Chevrons were presented to Bluffton Lions from Lions Clubs International recognizing length of service as follows: 

  • Neil Reichenbach – 15 years 
  • Jesse Blackburn – 15 years
  • Mitch Kingsley – 30 years
  • Fred Rodabaugh – 30 years

UPCOMING EVENTS:

April 1 : Club meeting Town Hall 6:30 PM. Board to meet at 6 PM. Speaker will be Lion Barbara Plaugher topic of Service. 50/50 charity raffle draw.

April 4-5: District convention Findlay Hilton Garden Inn.

April 5: Road-side cleanup. Lion Andrew Rager to coordinate this project. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the corner of Bluffton Main Street and County Line Road 15.   MORE ▶︎

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

The March 2025 breakfast meeting for Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce meetings began with a lively meal and networking session that left director Jim Enneking looking for someone who could whistle really loudly.

A drawing by breakfast sponsor Lisa Wenger of CCR Realtors for a gift basket from 1861 Wine Lounge helped get guests’ attention. Wenger also shared that she is celebrating 11 years of doing business in Bluffton.

CHAMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Enneking introduced Rene Gabriel, the chamber’s new assistant director. She is originally from Arlington and graduated from Bluffton University. 

The last indoor Bluffton Farmers Market has taken place. Market manager Greg Probst will hold a vendors meeting at 7:00 p.m. on April 3 and will have updated agreements to distribute. The outdoor market next to Citizens National Bank on Main St. will begin on May 3.  MORE ▶︎

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Bluffton Soccer Club has issued an invitation to attend a Q&A session regarding the new soccer complex being built on Snider Rd. as part of the newly-named Legacy Park project, a cooperative effort of the soccer club, Bluffton Lions Club and the Village of Bluffton.

Join club representatives at Greenhorn restaurant, 112 Vine St., from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Sunday March 23 to hear the latest updates on the soccer complex, which includes seven fields for youth league practices and games.

On March 10, the Bluffton Soccer Club reported that $193,000 of the $250,000 fundraising goal had been raised for the soccer field phase of the park project. Donations are being accepted at https://blufftonsoccerohio.com/donation-page/

Light refreshments will be served. Guests are also encouraged to bring their old team pictures for a chance to win a prize. 

Businesses and families that have donated to the youth soccer fields construction are listed on https://www.facebook.com/BlufftonSoccerClub.

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MT. CORY __ Dave Reese of Kaleidoscope Farms in Hancock County has been inducted into the Ohio Christmas Tree Association (OCTA) Hall of Fame.

The honor was announced at the OCTA Winter Meeting in early March and Reese will be recognized at the OCTA Summer Meeting held at Kaleidoscope Farms June 13-14, 2025.

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Jazzercise Bluffton has announced a 10-year anniversary celebration. The team of Jazzercise Bluffton, 122 Thurman Street, will host a Free Community Workout and Open House on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. 

5:30 p.m. Strength Class (free for all attendees)
6:30 p.m. Open House, Refreshments, Class Specials & Sales

The event marks a significant milestone for the Jazzercise Bluffton franchise as it "continues to grow and innovate, bringing fun, efficient and effective workouts to its members across the community."

Jazzercise’s Chase Eikenbary, owner and instructor, said, “We’re excited to continue to bring the Jazzercise experience to our community! Our core philosophy relies in transforming our bodies and lives through the power of movement, and we want everyone to feel welcomed in our classes. We are eager to keep advocating for fitness and encouraging people to create a stronger, happier, and healthier life!  READ MORE

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