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Despite two days registering 33 degree temps

It was the merry month of May
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 2, 2021 - 12:10pm

Despite two days registering 33 degree temperatures it was the merry month of May, weather-wise, according to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

The 33-degree days occurred on May 1 and May 10. The month’s high temperature was 89 in May 25.

May’s precipitation was 3.99 inches and the normal average May precipitation is 4.01 inches.

May’s average temperature was 59.4 degrees and the normal average May temperature is 60.5 degrees.

The daily weather summary is below.

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Six area high school grads receive Bluffton Lions scholarships

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 2, 2021 - 11:46am

Six area high school graduates are recipients of Bluffton Lions Club scholarship for this fall. 

Scholarship winners are:  
Bluffton School – Bella Angel and Celia Smith;
Cory-Rawson – Libby McVetta and Lelaina Yannelli
Pandora-Gilboa – Caitlyn Maag and Alexandra Neuenschwander  

The scholarship committee consisted of Tanya Best, Ryan DeMarco, Jan Emmert, Brendon Matthews, Barbara Plaugher and John Rich.

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People
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Blufton pool closed today

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 2, 2021 - 11:33am

Bluffton pool is closed today (Wednesday, June 2) due to the colder temperatures.

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Regional news
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Here's where Ohio stand as of June 2

Concerning covid-19 related heath orders
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 2, 2021 - 10:30am

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that Ohio Department of Health Director Stephanie McCloud signed an order rescinding the following COVID-19-related health orders:

• The Director’s Order to Limit Access to Ohio’s Jails and Detention Facilities.

• The Director’s Order to Release Protected Health Information to Ohio’s First Responders.

• The Director’s Order Requiring the Use of Facial Coverings in Child Education Settings.

• The Director’s Order for Retail and Business Compliance for Facial Coverings through the State of Ohio.

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It's a weekend with Dr. Dolittle Jr.

Musical performed by Bluffton High School on Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 2, 2021 - 7:32am

By Tayler Nowak Valentine
Antelopes will lope, ostriches will fan, kangaroos will do what kangaroos can, polar bears will wear top hats, leopards with spots will wear spats and hyenas will laugh as long as a long giraffe when students from Bluffton High School presents Doctor Dolittle JR. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 4, 5, 6. 

The whimsical musical follows the adventures of a small-town doctor in Victorian England who uses his special gift of being able to talk with animals to learn more about the world.
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Myron Youtsey served in the air force during Korean Conflict

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 1, 2021 - 4:20pm

Myron J. Youtsey, 89, died June 1, 2021, at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.  Myron was born Feb. 8, 1932, in Van Wert to the late Clarence and Velma (Vance) Youtsey. On June 6, 1964, he married Gladys Peffley Youtsey who preceded him in death on Dec. 27, 2002.

Myron had worked at Lima Ford Engine Plant. He enjoyed NASCAR, the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Dallas Cowboys. Myron served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. During his time in the Air Force he successfully disarmed a bomb in an airplane saving his entire unit.

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Obituaries
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