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Watch out for these future Pirates!

The success of the Bluffton Red 5th grade boys' basketball team means good things for Pirates fans in the coming years.

Bluffton Red won the NWOYBL league tournament on Saturday, March 1. The Red defeated Allen East Blue 46-16.

Pictured from left are Coach Brandon Mayden, Connor Lee, Simon Derstine, Jack Edwards,
Levi Hohenbrink, Chris Frysinger, Collin Oglesbee, Evan Mayden and Nickolas Jebsen.

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Maple Crest’s assisted living ranks in the top 25 in Ohio for resident satisfaction

Ohio nursing home and assisted living residents are generally satisfied with the care they receive, according to the results of the 2013 Long-term Care Resident Satisfaction Survey, released by the Ohio Department of Aging. 

Maple Crest Senior Living Village, part of Mennonite Communities of Ohio (MHCO) in Bluffton, scored a 97.6 (out of a possible 100), which ranked it in the top 25 in the State of Ohio out of 598 assisted living facilities that participated. 

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Reading, 'riting and PE

Gym class was never this fun when we were in elementary school. Here's Bluffton fifth graders in action during a physical education class this week.

Elida, Ottoville and Glandorf teams win at BFR boys bball tourney

 

Twenty-seven teams from northwest Ohio gathered in Bluffton for the nineteenth annual BFR boy’s basketball tournament on March 1-2. Thirteen 4th grade teams, seven 5th grade teams and seven 6th grade teams competed to win their respective divisions.

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Friday/Saturday dinner features at Mustard Seed Cafe

Mustard Seed Café, 562 N. Main Street, Bluffton, is open 5-8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings with a full menu which includes 7 appetizers, 8 main course items, soups, salads and house-baked desserts.   Beer and beer cocktails are available. 

In addition to the regular menu, the March 7 and 8 features include:

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