Donald "Don" Wayne Steiner, 87, passed away on March 26, 2025 at his residence. Don was born April 10, 1937 in Pandora to the late Ellis and Barbara (Zimmerly) Steiner. On September 5, 1992 he married Kathy Smith Steiner who survives.
COLUMBUS – The 2025 Divisions IV, V, VI and VII boys basketball All-Ohio teams were announced Wednesday, March 26, by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association. Bluffton senior guard Marek Donaldson was named honorable mention all-state for Div. VI.
The 6-1 Donaldson averaged 13.5 points per game and led the Pirates in three-point field goals this season. He helped lead the Pirates to a 16-8 record in 2024-25.
Trey Sagester of New Madison Tri-Village was named Div. VI Ohio Player of the Year.
The All-Ohio teams are based on nominations from the seven districts of the OPSMA, which vote on the all-district teams from regular-season accomplishments.
The Divisions I, II and III boys basketball All-Ohio teams will be announced on March 27.
By Sarah Turske, Student Pharmacist and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team
Sabrina Carpenter is a new superstar in the music industry. She released a top 10 hit in over 20 countries in 2024 called Espresso. She performed on Saturday Night Live when she was the musical guest on May 18, 2024.
Espresso is a concentrated coffee beverage where hot water is forced over the finely ground coffee via pressure. One ounce of espresso has about 63mg of caffeine.
Caffeine is quickly becoming the go-to boost for many, especially among younger people looking for an extra burst of energy throughout the day. A daily dose of up to 400 mg can help you feel more mentally sharp and physically energized. It is important to understand that 400mg of caffeine at one time can be dangerous to your health. MORE ▶︎
DATE CORRECTED Dr. Steve Harnish, professor of mathematics at Bluffton University, will present the Colloquium, “The Mennonite and the Quantum Physicist: An Early Slice of Bluffton College History” at 4 p.m. on Friday, March 28, in Centennial Hall’s Stutzman Lecture Hall.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of longtime Bluffton resident Elfrieda Ramseyer, who passed away on Jan. 24 at Mennonite Memorial Home, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, at First Mennonite Church at 101 South Jackson St.
