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Elephant ear thrives with family's TLC

Posted by Paula Scott on September 26, 2022 - 9:04am

The elephant ear plant is a tropical perennial, but you might be fooled into thinking it likes Ohio weather, too. A big, beautiful specimen can be found in Janette and Sam Reineke's yard on S. Main St. The plant is a family heirloom that belonged to Sam's mother. It is planted and dug up every year.

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Community invited to First UMC photo day

Posted by Staff on September 26, 2022 - 8:49am

Bluffton First United Methodist Church is inviting the community to a photo day on Monday, Oct 17 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct 18 from 3:00-8:00 p.m.

All are welcome to come and get a family or individual photo taken; you do not have to be church members or be included the directory. Participants will receive a free 8x10 photo just for coming, no purchase necessary. Options will be available to order prints that should all arrive in time for Christmas.

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Worship
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Bluffton University to offer MSW degree with mental health specialization

Posted by Staff on September 26, 2022 - 8:40am

Bluffton University will offer a Master of Social Work (MSW) graduate degree with a mental health specialization starting in the 2023-24 academic year. The program will be conducted in partnership with Goshen College and is pending Higher Learning Commission approval.

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Bluffton University
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Reminder: 2-hour school delay September 28

Posted by Staff on September 26, 2022 - 8:00am

The Bluffton Exempted Village Schools have issued this reminder:

There is a 2-hour delay on Wednesday, September 28 for staff professional development.

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BHS boys XC 7th at VW meet; Nygaard 2nd, Essinger 8th

Posted by Staff on September 26, 2022 - 7:47am

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton boys cross country team finished seventh at the 17-team Van Wert County Hospital meet at the reservoir course Saturday.

Lincolnview won with 76 points, followed by host Van Wert (99).

Senior Erik Nygaard finished an impressive second out of 150 runners to pace the Pirates. He crossed the finish line 7.5 seconds behind race winner Noah Williams of Shawnee.

Pirate senior Sam Derstine finished a solid 19th.

The Pirate boys posted a solid average time of 17:50 per runner.

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Sports
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BHS volleyball 6th at Minster Invite

Posted by Staff on September 26, 2022 - 7:41am

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton varsity volleyball team finished sixth at the tough eight-team Minster Invitational Saturday, September 24.

Winning one of three matches at the event dropped the Bluffton record to 10-5 this season.

Bluffton lost to Tri-Village two sets to one in the first round. The Pirates won the first set 25-11, but lost the next two 25-19, 25-21.

In the consolation bracket first round, Bluffton swept Bowsher 25-12, 25-16.

Then in the fifth-place match, the Pirates lost to West Liberty Salem 25-19, 25-14.

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