MEDIA RELEASE__From the Bluffton Lions: The Lewis Family McDonald’s fundraiser raised $600 for the All Abilities playground project at Legacy Park.
The board reports: "We are well on our way to reaching our ambitious goal of raising $600,000 for the project. We currently have over $320,000 pledged by 57 local individuals, families and community partners. Over half of the pledges have been made by Bluffton Lions, along with the Lima Host Lions Club and the Kalida Lions Club.
Marlin Leroy Burkholder, age 89, of Columbus Grove, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 17, 2026. He was born on December 8, 1936, in Bluffton, Ohio to Vernon and Viola Burkholder.
Marlin was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He will be remembered for his love of the Bible, his service to the church, and commitment to family. Marlin graduated from Beaverdam High School in 1954. On August 9, 1957, he married his sweetheart, Kay Miller, and began raising their family together.
FROM FACEBOOK_Bluffton Community Pool, 201 Snider Rd., will offer sign-ups for this year's swim lessons.
Those wanting to participate may sign up either in person at the pool office, over the phone, or via Facebook Messenger. Swimmers will first sign up with their names and contact information, and then will be sent an online form to complete the application process.
Participants will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis, which will be based on when the online forms are received. If you do not fill this out in time, you may lose your spot.
FROM FACEBOOK_The Bluffton Garden Club is hosting a class on lightning bugs and fireflies at the Bluffton Public Library on Thursday, May 21 at 6:00 p.m.
Participants will learn about the flashing signals and life cycles of fireflies and lightning bugs with Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District naturalist, Lindsey Gallaugher. The meetings are free and open to the public.
FROM FACEBOOK: From the Bluffton Disc Golf Association: Team Mojo will be hosting their 2026 Bluffton Open this coming Sunday, May 24.
Best of luck to all the players. Probably not a good day to stop out for a recreational round, as there are 90 players competing! See https://www.pdga.com/tour/event/100876 for additional information.
A couple of us did a little mowing and trimming before the storm hit tonight. Hopefully, this keeps the mosquitoes to a minimum.
