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United Way at a crossroads

The local organization has struggled in recent years, failing to meet its annual goal of $26,000
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 25, 2020 - 1:21pm

As perhaps the smallest United Way in Ohio, Bluffton-Beaverdam-Richland Township United Way is at a crossroads.

The local organization has struggled in recent years, failing to meet its annual goal of $26,000.

Adding to that pressure, the national United Way has increased annual participant fees, causing Bluffton’s board to do a self-examination of how or whether to continue to exist or whether to join another area United Way.

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Regional news
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5th seed Bluffton women face 4th seed Anderson tonight

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 25, 2020 - 12:41pm

The 2020 Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) women's basketball Championship will kick off Tuesday night, with the semi-finals and finals held Feb. 29-March 1 at Transylvania University.

Hanover College and Transylvania University both won a share of the regular season title, with 17-1 league marks, earning the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds.

Franklin College secured the No. 3 seed with Anderson University claiming the No. 4 seed, and their first post-season appearance in 20 years.

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Bluffton University
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Free Mobile Health Clinic on Friday in Bluffton

Posted by Bluffton Public... on February 25, 2020 - 11:02am

Ohio Northern University students and licensed medical staff of ONU’s Healthwise Program will visit the Bluffton Public Library for a free Mobile Health Clinic on Friday, Feb. 28, from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Receive free screenings for blood pressure, osteoporosis, blood sugar, and cholesterol (please fast for 12 hours to participate in cholesterol or blood sugar screening).

Participants may discuss their results or concerns, and even receive referrals to area doctors. No registration is necessary.

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Bluffton Public Library
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E-payments topic of BCE brown bag discussion Thursday

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 25, 2020 - 9:16am

The Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE) is holding a Brown Bag Discussion on taking and making electronic payments.

Join a casual conversation with Lauren Beasley and Seth Combs of Citizens National Bank at noon on Thursday, Feb. 27, on the third floor of Bluffton town hall, 154 N. Main St.

"Consumers expect the convenience of multiple payment options," saidBCE Executive Director Paula Scott.

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Business
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Father and daughter team

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 24, 2020 - 4:51pm

Chloe Gwinn and her dad, Syd, of Pandora, work on a construction project during Dudes and Donut Day at St. Mary's Christian Preschool. Several additional photos of the morning class follow in this photo series.

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Lady Pirates knocked out by Arlington in sectionals

Senior post Libby Schaadt led the Pirates with 19 points and a career-high 20 rebounds in her last game.
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 24, 2020 - 2:59pm

By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - Second seed Arlington seized control with a 15-4 second quarter and went on to defeat Bluffton 50-41 in girls Div. IV sectional final action Saturday night at Bluffton University.

The loss ended the Lady Pirate season with a 14-9 overall record, while Arlington improved to 18-5 with the win.

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Sports
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