Ralph Stearns, Bluffton postmaster (photo)
In December 2025, when we shared Bill Herr's article Unforgettable: The Stearns brothers, we struggled to find a photo of Ralph Stearns. Fred Steiner came to our rescue with the photo above, which shows the older Stearns brother giving a tour of the Bluffton Post Office. Ralph was postmaster from 1956-1965.
Stories Posted This Week
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
- Allen County Auditor explanation of Ohio House Bill 186 Inflation Cap Credit
- Shoemaker sentenced to 27 years on child pornography charges
- St. John's UCC to host Bluffton bike swap
- Beaverdam Bunch reports: July 29 meeting
- July 28 speed puzzle competition at Bluffton Public Library
- Galley Book Group to meet at Bluffton Public Library
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
- Highway Patrol reports on July Fourth fatal crashes
- 2026 Porch Fest preview: Blanchard Creek Band, Conner Raines and AJ Knepper
- Take an RTA bus trip to Delphos on July 29
- Senior Center to host Route 66 Centennial trip
- Family-friendly Jurassic Adventure Escape Room, July 17 and 18
- Critters, Flitters, and Gallinippers: SCHS 2nd Saturday, July 11
- Register now for Bluffton Public Library's Read with a Dog
- Orange Twp. receives ODOT request to close two US 30 intersections