Robert Barnett, Gene Long, recognized by Lions
Two members of the Bluffton Lions Club were honored recently. The Melvin Jones Fellowships were presented to Robert Barnett and Gene Long at the May 7 club meeting.
This is the highest award that a Lion can receive and is presented as recognition of humanitarian work done. Barnett recently received recognition as a 50 year member. Long has been a Lion since 1976.
The May Bluffton Lions newsletter is an attachment at the bottom of this story. Several additional Lion stories are in the newsletter.
Stories Posted This Week
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
- Bluffton students to share cross-cultural learning experiences
- September 16 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
- Bluffton Schools announce presale football tickets for Sept. 18
- Streaking Pirate volleyball sweeps Allen East
- Pirate girls tennis win vs. Van Wert
- Pirate boys golf sweeps tri match
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
- Phyllis Ann Reynolds, 77, worked at Citizens National Bank
- Jane Ann (Diller) Thurman, 75, was a nursing home administrator
- Julie C. (Field) Amstutz worked for Putnam County ESC
- Pirate volleyball sweep vs. Wayne Trace
- Findlay Patrol's Donovan promoted to sergeant
- Pirate girls soccer win vs. Delphos Jefferson
- Sept. 14 Bluffton Council: Request for RTA bus signs, pre-1950s unused Maple Grove plots tallied
- Mornings with Mommy resume at Trinity Lutheran