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Rodney W. Barnes was a toolmaker

Posted by Staff on November 13, 2023 - 3:45pm

Rodney W. Barnes, 72, passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2023.  He was born August, 23, 1951 in Toledo to the late James W. and Betty (Stair) Barnes of Oregon, Ohio. Rodney graduated in 1969 from Clay High School in Oregon, Ohio and in 1973 from Bluffton College. He went through the apprenticeship program at Lima Ford Engine Plant and became a toolmaker, retiring in 2003.

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November 25 is 37th annual Blaze of Lights celebration

Posted by Paula Scott on November 13, 2023 - 6:00am

The 37th annual Blaze of Lights holiday celebration, including the lighting of the Ream collection of vintage Christmas folk art, is scheduled for Saturday, November 25 in downtown Bluffton, Ohio.

The Ream display and thousands of lights in the surrounding trees will be illuminated for nightly viewing on the lawn of Bluffton Presbyterian Church, 102 N. Main Street, Bluffton from November 25-January 1. The Bluffton community joins in the Blaze spirit with numerous residential holiday light displays and folk-art decorations throughout the village.

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PHOTO What a rush!

Posted by Paula Scott on November 13, 2023 - 6:00am

Pirate running back Landen Worcester rushed for 178 yards and four touchdowns in the November 10 semi versus Ottawa Hills. The Bluffton defense registered its ninth shutout of the season. Up next: the November 17 rematch vs. Columbus Grove at Findlay. PHOTO by Marvin Foster.

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Bluffton Middle School honor roll for 1st Quarter 2023-2024

Posted by Paula Scott on November 13, 2023 - 6:00am

Bluffton Middle School has issued the following Honor Roll for the first quarter of the 2023-2024 academic year:

All “A” Honor Roll

6th Grade:  Barrett Benroth, Clara Brauen, Landon Byers, Easton Dunifon, Warren Gaertner, Alenah Gordon-Hancock, Kinzi Koogler, Peyton Lieurance, Hope Luginbill, Eva Nygaard, Abram Steiner, Emery Thiel

7th Grade:  Kohen Anderson, Madison Coonfare, Jack Eiden, Max Fritsch, Austin Ginther, Leah Granger, Leah Hoffman, Anna Honse, Caleb Kantner, Morgan Martini, Elyse Montel, Siren Morris, Kaden Niekamp, Adalynn Rettig, Samantha Ruller, Colt Sommers, Carter Steinmetz, Madelyn Sterrett, Tessa Tarplee, Camden Verb, Cole Weissling

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Nov. 11, 1918 - the biggest demonstration in Bluffton's history

Posted by Staff on November 12, 2023 - 7:08am

Word flashed over the wire that the Armistice was signed

By Fred Steiner
www.BlufftonForever.com

Bluffton celebrated the end of the Great War in an all-day-long event on Nov. 11, 1918. The Bluffton News coverage stated it was the biggest demonstration in the town's history.

Following is the Nov. 14 Bluffton News account of the Armistice. And, following that story are several additional Bluffton News reports leading up to Nov. 11.

Nov. 14, 1918
The biggest demonstration in the town’s history began Monday morning at 3 o’clock, Nov. 11, as word flashed over the wire that the Armistice was signed.

Whistles, bells and auto horns heralded the Allied victory from dawn until dark. The noise increased in volume from 3 o’clock on, and a big parade organized, marched up and down the main street Thorofare, terminating with the building of a spectacular bon fire in the square.

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Historical Bluffton
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First quarter BHS honor roll for 2023-2024

Posted by Staff on November 12, 2023 - 6:55am

Bluffton High School has issued the following first quarter Honor Roll for the 2023-2024 school year:

9th Grade – all A:

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