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Bluffton Middle School student senate named

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 1, 2010 - 5:57pm

Members of the 2010-11 Bluffton Middle School student senate were announced this week. Those students follow:

  • 6th Graders: Jadyn Barhorst, Connor Dawson, Ryan Sprague
  • 7th Graders: Mitchell Ault, Jack Burrell, Dylan Whitlow
  • 8th Graders: Josh Garmatter, Bryce Johnston, Braden Skilliter
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People
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October community meals on 7th and 21st

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 1, 2010 - 5:42pm

Two community meals are scheduled in November by the Bluffton Area Ministerial Association. Both meals are at 6 p.m. at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center.

The meals are Thursday, Oct. 7, hosted by the Bluffton Presbyterian Church, and Thursday, Oct. 21, hosted by the Mennonite Memorial Home.

The meals are open to the public. Donations accepted are given to the Bluffton Community Assistance Program food pantry.

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Worship
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Police release September docket

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 1, 2010 - 12:01pm

Bluffton Police Department Public Docket
September 30, 2010

September 1
-Officers responded to a N. Lawn Ave. residence in regard to an ongoing neighbor dispute

September 2
-Police responded to a non-injury traffic crash at the intersection of Jefferson St. and N. Main St. Leland Schrock, 24, Delphos, was cited for Assured Clear Distance and the case is pending in Bluffton Mayor's Court.

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Police/Fire/EMS
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Chamber provides an "almost free lunch" Monday noon at Common Grounds

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 1, 2010 - 9:37am

There are several benefits belonging to the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce. Getting an "almost free lunch," is one of them.

The chamber, in cooperation with Common Grounds, will hold its first "almost free lunch," at Common Grounds from noon to 1 p.m., Monday, Oct. 4.

According to Phil Zimmerly of Common Grounds, lunch for chamber members includes a chicken wrap and chips for $2. In addition, the chamber is picking up the tab for all chamber members drinks.

The lunch is also available to non-chamber members at $4.59 (drinks not included.)

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Events
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September hotter and dryer than normal

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 1, 2010 - 9:22am

September was warmer and drier than typical Bluffton Septembers, according to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

During September 2010 we experienced 1.19 inches of precipitation (normal is 2.95 inches). The average September temperature was 66.6 degrees. The normal average September temperature is 63.7 degrees.

The September high reading was 93 degrees on Sept. 23. The low was 44 degrees on Sept. 9. The average high daily temperature was 78.2 degrees; the average daily low temperature was 54.9 degrees. The heaviest rainfall was 0.51 inches on Aug. 27.

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Regional news
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Hospital invites public to Oct. 6 "topping off" party

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 1, 2010 - 7:48am

The public is invited to the Bluffton Hospital "topping off"party. The event is at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 6, at the hospital. Click to view a display ad listing more details. Here are the specific projects at the hospital for the week of Oct. 4-8.

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Regional news
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