FROM FACEBOOK__Artist Joshua Falk recently shared this whimsical rendition of the Bluffton Sportsmen's Club annual Trout Derby, which takes place on the first Sunday of May--May 3 in 2026. Falk's page features another dozen colorful drawings with several local businesses featured. CLICK to enlarge.
A free monthly networking opportunity called The Business Collective has been created at 1861 Wine Lounge by promoter Kiley Rutzler. On Thursday, April 2, some 20 business owners and managers attended with casual networking, introductions and a presentation by Nicole Scott of the Small Business Development Center at Rhodes State.
The networking opportunity will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at 115 N. Main St. Participants received a follow-up email with contact information for others who attended.
MEDIA RELEASE__An open house is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8 from 4:30-7:00 PM at Trinity Lutheran School, 105 Allen Street, Jenera.
Come and meet the teachers and check out the classrooms, gym and playground.
Visit with school families and learn more about tuition assistance and the Ohio EdChoice program which will decrease and, in many cases eliminate tuition costs for students in kindergarten-8th grade. Tuition assistance is also available for Preschool students.
Free sandwiches, chips, cookies, and drinks will be available from 5:00-6:00 PM.
Barbara S. Parkins, 87, passed away April 4, 2026, at the Meadows of Delphos. Barbara was born January 18, 1939, in Beaverdam to the late John and Louise (Kirkendall) Manahan.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly breakfast meeting on Friday, April 10, 2026. The meeting will be held on the third floor of the Town Hall.
Sponsor - J. Wagner Agency, LLC (future breakfast sponsors still needed)
Catering - LuvU A Latte will be providing the breakfast
Breakfast will be served at 7 a.m. program begins at 7:30 a.m. No RSVP required.
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