This is the first in a series of “Famous from Bluffton” features from www.blufftonforever.com.
Samuel S. Yoder’s name does not register in the minds of many, if any, Bluffton residents today.
However, this one-time Bluffton mayor, former business owner and Civil War veteran, once served Ohio’s 4th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.
The Bluffton High School wrestling team finished a solid fifth at the 14-team Div. III sectional tournament hosted by Van Buren on February 26.
Six Pirates recorded top four finishes to qualify for the district meet next weekend.
Pirate senior Kaden Basil captured the 175 lbs. bracket title with a 3-0 record and two pins. In the title bout, he won a 9-0 decision over Liberty-Benton's Gavin Gillig to improve his record to a sparkling 34-5 this season.
Let's take a photo break from the snow and ice. Stratton Greenhouses reminds us that it's time to plan for Bluffton's trademark flowerpots. Learn about sponsorship opportunities. PHOTO by Stratton Greenhouses.
The mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have been felt by nearly everyone in our community. During the past two years, the Family Resource Center of Northwest Ohio has seen a 21 percent increase in adult mental health evaluations and a seven percent increase in pediatric mental health evaluations. Forty percent of local adults have reported symptoms of anxiety or depression. Nationwide, up to one-third of adults with mental health diagnoses have been unable to access adequate mental health support during the pandemic. These effects are not limited to those suffering from mental illnesses. Large percentages of those caring for people with mental illnesses are also suffering from symptoms of anxiety and/or depression. Burnout amongst first responders and essential personnel is endemic.
The League of Women Voters of the Lima Area has announced that Dr. Perry Bush will speak on how the Constitution continues to create a path to Democracy in a 7 p.m. event on Monday, February 28.
He will speak in the main lecture hall on the first floor of Centennial Hall on the campus of Bluffton University.
