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Deborah A. Herr worked for ODOT

Posted by Staff on August 11, 2023 - 12:25pm

Deborah "Debb" A. Herr, 68, passed away August 10, 2023 at her residence. Debb was born September 24, 1954 in Bluffton to the late Millard and Julia (Burns) Herr. 

Debb was a 1972 graduate of Bluffton High School and attended Bluffton College. She worked for ODOT for over 36 years where she had been a union steward. Debb was a talented cellist for the Lima Symphony Orchestra for many years and also taught private lessons for cello. She was passionate about music and assisted with the Bluffton Schools music programs. Debb was a poll worker for the Allen County Board of Elections and enjoyed watching NFL football, especially the Baltimore Ravens. 

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Obituaries
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Pirate girls tennis posts 1st win

Posted by Staff on August 11, 2023 - 7:46am

Bluffton will host Tiffin Calvert on Monday, August 14 at 4:30 p.m.

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School girls tennis team defeated Kenton 4-1 to earn its first win of the season Thursday afternoon, August 10.

The Pirate netters improved to 1-2 on the season with the convincing win.

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Sports
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Bluffton getaway car c. 1930s

Posted by Paula Scott on August 11, 2023 - 7:33am

Watch out for this 1931 Chevrolet Sports Coupe on Saturday, August 12, in Bluffton. This vehicle, owned by Ken and Debby Koontz of Bluffton, will serve as the get-away vehicle during the retelling of the 90th anniversary of the John Dillinger robbery of Citizens National Bank. Several other 1920 and 1930-era vehicles will be present for Bluffton History Day.

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July 2023 Bluffton EMS by the numbers

Posted by Staff on August 11, 2023 - 7:27am

Chief Jan Basinger reports that the Bluffton EMS had 45 calls for service in July with the following details:

  • 29 Medical
  • 5 Transports
  • 1 MVA
  • 9 Fire
  • 1 Mutual Aid
  • 30 patients transported

2023 Totals

  • 446 calls
  • 321 patients transported
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Police/Fire/EMS
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New school meal funding in effect for 2023-2024 school year

Posted by Staff on August 11, 2023 - 7:26am

From the Bluffton Exempted Village Schools: Due to a new state law passed this summer, "reduced price" meals for qualifying students will be free this year.

To apply for Free and Reduced Meals, please go to www.blufftonschools.org/ and click on payschools central. Once you log into your account, the application should pop up on your screen. Please call the office with any questions 419-358-4871.

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Regional news
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BPL Kindergarten Readiness on August 16

Posted by Staff on August 11, 2023 - 6:00am

The Bluffton Public Library will host a session on Kindergarten Readiness on Wednesday, August  16 at 11:00 a.m. Registration is required.

This program will focus on the alphabet letters and sounds, sight words, numbers and their amount, and handwriting. Children will rotate through stations of each section and get a chance to become familiar with the routine of classes. 

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Bluffton Public Library
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