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O, Christmas tree!

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 13, 2019 - 1:25pm

If Bluffton had a Christmas tree decorating contest, several trees at Maple Crest would be among the winners. Here's several photos of a small tree near the Patio Room of Maple Crest.

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Meet the Pirate varsity and junior varsity winter teams

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 13, 2019 - 6:20am

Below are boys' basketball, girls' basketball and cheerleaders -

CLICK HERE TO VIEW JUNIOR HIGH TEAMS

Varsity Wrestling
Row 1 (left to right): Olivia Spallinger, Anna Knauss, Makenzy Dauterman.

Row 2 (left to right): Elias Mault, Thayne Kleman, Dustin Mortimer, Junior Carnauba, Kameron Coughlan, Travis Kiracofe.

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Reading tutors needed at elementary

Posted by LizGH on December 13, 2019 - 6:00am

Volunteer reading tutors are needed at all elementary grade levels. 

Reading tutors help students master and improve their reading skills, usually one-on-one or in small groups. Tutoring only takes an hour or two per week. 

Grandparents are welcome. 

If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Beth Ackerman at 419-358-7951.

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Regional news
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Ada funeral director, Bruce Neely, announces retirement

Owner of Hanson-Neely Funeral Home for nearly 46 years; retirement open house planned Dec. 27
Posted by LizGH on December 13, 2019 - 6:00am

FROM ADA ICON - Bruce Neely, funeral director and owner of Hanson-Neely Funeral Home of Ada and Alger, has announced his retirement after serving the Ada community for nearly 46 years.

A retirement community open house takes place at the funeral home, 311 E. Lima Ave., Ada, from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Dec. 27.

“Since serving area communities from January of 1974 it is with mixed emotions that I announce my retirement,” he said.  

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People
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Slow traffic on US 30 near Van Wert for the weekend

Traffic will be stopped for 15-minute intervals while overhead work completed
Posted by LizGH on December 13, 2019 - 6:00am

Traffic on U.S. 30 will be temporarily stopped in both directions for short intervals on Saturday, Dec. 14 and Sunday, Dec. 15 for maintenance on overhead transmission lines, near Van Wert. 

Traffic a half-mile west of the Middle Point Wetzel Road interchange will be temporarily stopped for 15-minute intervals, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to removal and replacement of overhead transmission lines. 

Traffic control will be provided by LS Equipment, Inc., Delphos. Work is being performed by American Electric Power Transmission (AEP), Columbus.

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Regional news
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OSU game changes holiday tourney schedule

Games played Friday-Saturday, Dec. 27-28
Posted by Icon K on December 13, 2019 - 6:00am

 

With the release of the NCAA football playoff schedule, Ohio State Buckeyes will play at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28. 

As a result, some time adjustments take place in the McDonald’s Boys’ holiday basketball tournament, according to Alex Hanna, BHS athletic director.This way OSU fans can attend the tournament and still watch the OSU game.

The Dec. 28 consolation game of the holiday tournament will move from 6 p.m. to 4:30 p.m, and the championship game will be played at approximately 6:15 p.m. 

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