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Joan L. Diller was a homemaker

Posted by Staff on October 27, 2023 - 2:59pm

Joan L. Diller, 91, passed away October 26, 2023 at her residence. Joan was born July 23, 1932 in Allen County, Ohio to the late Lewis and Elizabeth (Beery) VanMeter. On February 19, 1954 she married Theodore Diller who preceded her in death on May 8, 2018. 

Joan was a graduate of Beaverdam High School and attended Bowling Green State University. 

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Bluffton resident wins $24K in Ohio Lottery 

Posted by Staff on October 27, 2023 - 12:32pm

On October 26, 2023, the Ohio Lottery announced that Praveen Vohra of Bluffton won $24,043 playing the $5 EZPLAY® Progressive Jackpot Game, Quick Spot. 

After mandatory state and federal tax totaling 28 percent, Vohra will receive $17,310.96.

The Pony Keg, located at 1201 Shawnee Road in Lima, sold the winning ticket. 

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EllenMae Miller worked for Bluffton University

Posted by Staff on October 27, 2023 - 11:02am

EllenMae Miller, 91, of Pandora, Ohio passed away on October 21, 2023. She was born on December 18, 1931 to Oscar and Amalie Werling in Decatur, Indiana. On August 5, 1950 she married Paul Miller, who preceded her in death.

EllenMae formerly worked at Bluffton University for 30 years in the music department. She is survived by her children, Deborah (Neil) Pauff of Lima; Cheryl (Rick) Bayless of Delaware, Ohio; Jay (Nina) Miller of Sevierville, Tennessee.

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PHOTOS 2023 Bluffton Trick or Treat

Posted by Paula Scott on October 27, 2023 - 9:41am

Photos by Jamie Nygaard

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Bluffton photographer Jamie Nygaard captured the fun and fantastic costumes on display during the 2023 Trick or Treat night, October 26.

The night's unofficial theme? Dinosaurs vs. Mario Bros.

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Blanchard Valley Hospital earns Newsweek award

Posted by Staff on October 27, 2023 - 7:30am

Blanchard Valley Hospital, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System, has been awarded on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2024. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on October 25, 2023, and can currently be viewed on Newsweek’s website.

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Christmas Garage Sale at Bluffton Senior Center, October 27-28

Posted by Paula Scott on October 27, 2023 - 7:04am

The Bluffton Senior Center annual Christmas Garage Sale is this Friday, October 27 from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 28 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

At the same time, Bluffton Police department has sent out the notice that there is no parking on Main Street on these dates.

Organizers note, "There is a very large parking lot behind the Senior Center. Please park there for the sale."

The Bluffton Senior Center is located at 132 N Main St.

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