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Bluffton girls basketball punctured by Wildcat 2nd half rally

Posted by Staff on December 1, 2023 - 7:47am

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton girls basketball team led by 11 at the half, but visiting Miller City outscored their hosts by 19 points after the break to pull out a 51-43 non-league win Thursday night, November 30.

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BLF   7   21    5   10   43
MC   8    9  15   19   51
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Sports
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PHOTO Another kind of Christmas lights

Posted by Paula Scott on December 1, 2023 - 6:00am

This weekend, from 2:00-6:00 p.m. on December 2 and 3, the Swiss Community Historical Society will host its Christmas Open House at the Schumacher Homestead, 8350 Bixel Rd. The free event features live music, homemade treats and visit from Father Christmas from 4-5:00 p.m. After dark the farmhouse will be lit by firelight and candlelight.

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Drive-through noodles and pie fundraiser on December 21

Posted by Staff on December 1, 2023 - 6:00am

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO) has announced a fundraiser that can also make your Christmas week a little easier.

On Thursday, December 21, MHCO invites the community to participate in a Drive-Through Noodles and Pie Fundraiser. Organizers explain, "This heartwarming initiative aims to offer a convenient and delicious meal option during the busy week before Christmas, all while supporting our Benevolent Care Fund. This fund helps pay for longtime residents to continue living at the facility after they've outlived their resources."

Here's how it works: Place your order by Thursday, December 14, 2023 by calling Ryan Gathard at 937-547-7652 or emailing your order to [email protected].

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Events
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Bluffton first responders ask for support to maintain service

Posted by Staff on December 1, 2023 - 6:00am

CORRECTION: The second paragraph has been corrected to more accurately reflect statements presented by the Village administration.

By Andy Chappell-Dick

At the November 27 Village Council meeting, an ordinance was introduced that would ask Bluffton voters for a 20-year half-percent increase in the Village income tax rate to specifically fund safety services.

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Public Meetings
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How to schedule RSV vaccination for expecting mothers

Posted by Staff on December 1, 2023 - 6:00am

Allen County Public Health encourages pregnant females to consider getting an RSV vaccination to protect their newborn's health after delivery. Receiving the vaccination at 32-36 weeks provides a boost of antibodies to the mother that is then passed to their unborn child. This provides passive immunity to the newborn during the vital first months of their lives when they are most vulnerable to severe RSV infections. 

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Health Services
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Hancock Park District’s annual photography contest opens

Posted by Staff on November 30, 2023 - 9:41am

FINDLAY__Hancock Park District’s 28th Annual Photography Contest is now underway. To be eligible for judging, photographs must be taken in the Hancock Park System (i.e., parks owned and/or managed by the Hancock Park District), from the Blanchard River Greenway Trail, or of the Blanchard River (e.g., landscapes, wildlife, and outdoor recreation).

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Regional news
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