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By Bill Herr

If you live long enough, you will someday meet a person who lives life to the fullest, and then some. I met several residents at Mennonite Memorial Home (MMH) like that when I was chaplain there.

One of them was Harold Lehman. During his short time as a resident, he made a deep impression on me and on all the members of staff and the other residents.

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Barbara Shapter, 1921-2026

Barbara J. Shapter, age 104, passed away April 1, 2026, at StoryPoint Memory Care in Waterville, Ohio, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and family devotion that spanned more than a century. 

Born June 26, 1921, in Columbus, Ohio, Barbara graduated from Columbus Central High School and went on to build a life rich in experience and connection. Over the years, she made homes in Michigan, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia, and Kentucky, embracing each chapter with quiet strength and grace. 

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MEDIA RELEASE__On Thursday, April 16 the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commercie is hosting the next Lunch & Learn on the 3rd floor of the Town Hall building from Noon-1:00 p.m.

"Plan Today, Thrive Tomorrow" with Joel Griffiths

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By Jakob Demmitt, Student Pharmacist and Karen Kier, Pharmacist 
ONU HealthWise team

The idiom “well-preserved” describes something or someone who remains in good condition despite their age. It is often a way to say someone does not look their age in a positive way. 

Can food preservatives to maintain freshness not be the best way to preserve our health?

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MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton High School has announced the following honor roll for grades 9-12 for the third quarter of 2025-2026.

Honor Roll – 3rd Quarter – 2025-26
 

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MEDIA RELEASE__The District 13 Natural Resources Assistance Council (NRAC) has announced the opening of the FY 2027 application period for Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation funding, with approximately $6.7 million available to support the permanent protection of natural areas across west central Ohio.

Applications will be accepted from April 20 through August 13, 2026, and are open to projects in Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Mercer, Putnam, and Van Wert counties.

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