Bluffton, OH

Bluffton University and the University of Findlay will once again join together for the treasured holiday tradition of Handel’s “Messiah.” This year’s performances will mark the 134th and 135th in Bluffton’s history, continuing a longstanding musical tradition shared by the two universities. The oratorio will be presented at 7:30 p.m. [...]

Janice Marie Kuck passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, at the Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton. She was born in Kenton, Ohio, to the late George and Marjorie (Ford) Ziegler. She married Thomas Kuck on July 7, 1962, and he preceded her in death on August 13, 2021. Janice [...]

BLUFFTON, Ohio — Schools and youth organizations can explore the connections between farming, food and the environment through free, hands-on educational field trips offered by Bluffton University this fall and spring.  Through Farm, Environment and Agriculture School Trips (FEAST), Bluffton University is offering fully funded educational visits to the Bluffton [...]

BLUFFTON, Ohio — Bluffton University and collaborative partners received $8,000 through the Ben Stinner Endowment Fund, established by Ohio State University’s Agroecosystem Management Program (AMP) to support Farm, Environment and Agriculture School Trips (FEAST), a Bluffton-led initiative connecting young people with local agriculture, environmental stewardship and food systems through hands-on [...]

BLUFFTON, Ohio – Bluffton University Theatre has announced the cast and production team for its fall play, “Poor Clare” by Chiara Atik.  “It’s 1211 in Assisi, Italy, and Clare’s got beauty, wealth and a rich suitor who showers her with expensive presents. So why is she so drawn to this [...]

Frederick Clyde Warren, affectionately known as “Fred,” passed away at his residence in Russells Point, Ohio, on October 10th, 2026. Fred was born in Bluffton, Ohio, to the late John T. and Roberta Warren. At an early age, Fred began working alongside his father at the family’s John Deere dealership, [...]

BLUFFTON, Ohio— Bluffton University has been recommended for funding through the State Library of Ohio’s LSTA Conservation and Preservation Grant program to support conservation work on “The Trumpet Player,” a sculpture by artist John Peter Klassen.  The $4,999 grant will provide funding for professional conservation of the sculpture, helping preserve [...]

Philip Cary Rettig, 83, of Rawson, died Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at his residence. He was born on April 26, 1943, in Bluffton to the late Louis W. and Della Marie (Crawford) Rettig. He married Constance Kay (Bond) on November 23, 1963, and she preceded him in death on December [...]

BLUFFTON, Ohio — Bluffton University will welcome students, families, alumni and community members to campus Saturday, Nov. 7, for Fall Community Day, a day of food, activities, athletics and opportunities to connect with the Bluffton community.  The fall community day themed “Purple Out,” will begin with Beaver Tail-Gating and food [...]