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Attention girl scouts - and those who want to join

Saturday event at village park first of two summer activities planned
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 21, 2021 - 6:15pm

Two fun events for all area girls are set with the Bluffton Girl Scouts – one takes place Saturday, and the second in early June.

From 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, at the Bluffton village park girls will complete science experiments with women mentors from science technology, engineering and mathematics careers.

“Come prepared to get your feet wet and play in the creek,” said Kelly Honse, one of the girl scout leaders.

Then, from Sunday to Wednesday, June 6-9, from 4 to 8 p.m. daily is a nature skills girl scout mini-camp for girls of all ages.

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Regional news
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University partnerships expanding

Corporate, Education and Church Partnerships provide educational discounts; enhance workforce/community needs
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 21, 2021 - 6:01pm

Bluffton University continues to grow its network of Corporate Partnerships in northwest Ohio. The university has entered into three-year Corporate Partner agreements with four new Corporate Partners since January. 

New Corporate Partners include:
• Mennonite Memorial Home
• Mercy Health
• SumiRiko
• Superior Credit Union

In total, 15 Corporate Partners and nine Education Partners have signed on since the spring 2020 launch.

Bluffton recently expanded its partnership program to include churches in northwest Ohio.

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Bluffton University
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Having a field day

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 21, 2021 - 5:54pm

Remember field day when you were an elementary student at Bluffton? It's as fun as ever. Jami Nygaard shares these photos of this year's activities.

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Bluffton's Busch 2nd team All-NWC softball • Jordan, Bricker HM

Adam Friedritz, Braeden Jordan HM in baseball
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 21, 2021 - 10:18am

By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - Three Bluffton softball players received All-Northwest Conference honors in voting conducted by the league coaches Monday evening.

Lady Pirate junior slugger Riley Busch was named second team all-league.

Senior Kennedi Jordan and junior Sophie Bricker earned honorable mention league notice.

Lincolnview senior Destiny Coil was named NWC Player of the Year, drawing more votes than Paulding shortstop Gabbie Stallbaum and Ada pitcher Leona Dalton.

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Sports
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GROB orientation and signing day for apprenticeship class is Saturday

Involving 37 students from 20 high schools and four career centers
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 21, 2021 - 6:44am

GROB Systems, 1070 Navajo Dr., Bluffton, will host its orientation and signing day for its 2021 apprenticeship class on Saturday.

The event is from 9 a.m. to noon at GROB.

"New apprentices and their families will attend this event to learn more about what to expect at GROB and celebrate them choosing an apprenticeship," said Krista Lehman of GROB.

The apprentices and their families will participate in a signing day photo opportunity to highlight each student choosing this path after high school.

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Business
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Cars and coffee season starts Saturday

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 21, 2021 - 6:37am

Bluffton cars and coffee opens its 2021 season on Saturday, May 22, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Masterpiece Graphics, 902 N. Main St.

This year's events are monthly. Details are on the flyer.

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Events
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