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Memories of the first day of school and favorite teachers

Posted by Staff on August 29, 2022 - 7:32am

The following reflections on being a student and a teacher come from columnist Bill Herr who taught high school for 32 years. He taught math at Bluffton High School from 1975-1995.

By Bill Herr

Yahoo! School is starting.

When I taught high school I really enjoyed the first day back. The students were excited to see their friends and they often wore new clothes. The teachers were excited. I always asked the students to write what they did that summer. And I asked them to write the names of their siblings in case I had them in school before. They needed to know that I cared about them beyond the classroom. 

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Registration is open for Fall Storytime

Posted by Staff on August 29, 2022 - 5:43am

Bluffton Public Library Storytime--an activity full of stories, games, craft activities and more--will run from September 12 to November 16.

Baby Storytime
• Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m

Pre-K Storytime:
• Mondays at 6:00 p.m
• Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m

Registration options:

Call (419) 358-5016
• In-person at the library, 145 S. Main St.
• Online HERE

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Bluffton Public Library
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State of the University presentation Sept. 6

Posted by Staff on August 29, 2022 - 5:11am
  • 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 6
  • Yoder Recital Hall
  • Open to the public

Dr. Jane Wood, president of Bluffton University, will present the Forum “Authentically Calling In: Seeking Truth with the Ear of the Heart,” at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6 in Yoder Recital Hall.

During the presentation, Dr. Wood will discuss ways students, faculty and staff can focus on truth by inviting or “calling in” one another for authentic conversations in the pursuit of “responsible citizenship” and “service to all peoples” as outlined in Bluffton’s mission.

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Bluffton University
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Brent A. Kiene worked for Quality Welding and Fabrication

Posted by Staff on August 28, 2022 - 8:05pm

Brent A. Kiene, 38, passed away August 14, 2022, at Lima Memorial Hospital. Brent was born August 23, 1983 in Findlay to Robert and Jane (Kahle) Kiene.

Brent was a 2002 graduate of Bluffton High School. He also attended Apollo Career Center for Construction. He recently worked for Quality Welding and Fabrication in Lima. He was a lifetime member of the Cairo Sportsman’s Club and the NRA. Brent enjoyed farm related activities and construction. He especially loved trap shooting, fishing with his children and feeding livestock. Above all he enjoyed spending time with his children.

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Obituaries
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Allen County Public Health Internet and phone outages

Posted by Staff on August 28, 2022 - 2:52pm

Allen County Public Health is experiencing an Internet outage which is impacting many services, such as vital statistics (birth and death certificates), the printing of immunization records and scheduling appointments for immunizations.

Phone service is also affected, and the health department will not be able to receive phone calls during this outage. The service interruption is anticipated to continue through the close of business on Monday, August 29, 2022.

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Regional news
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Demolition site on Jefferson Street

Posted by Paula Scott on August 28, 2022 - 8:51am

UPDATE: The owners of this property note that this is a demotion site and is dangerous for trespassers.

The former Bigelow Electronics building at 186 E Jefferson St. is being demolished "as is." A neighbor observed that the crew is going to need more dumpsters.

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