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First novel published by local author Taylor Starnes

Taylor Starnes is a Bluffton area stay at home mom with two daughters and 10 years of experience as a short story writer. In November 2023 she released the novel Hard Chargin' Love on Amazon.com. 

Starnes plans to make this the first installment in a 3-part series. Amazon says that the author “takes classic romance and gives it her own unique zing.”

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Letter from the family of Elijah Jones

From the family of Elijah Jones:

On May 29, 2007, our family received the most wonderful gift in Eli, but that gift wasn’t ours to keep. We are certain that on December 5, 2023, Eli went home to be with God. We believe that Eli’s great faith is being used for great things in Heaven. His light will be missed, and he will live forever in our hearts.

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Janice P. Shafer worked for Triplett Corporation

Janice P. Shafer, 91, passed away December 11, 2023 at the Manor of Greendale, Findlay. Janice was born March 13, 1932 in Williamstown, Ohio to the late Orville and Ocie (Hermon) Shafer.  

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GRAPHIC Bluffton PTO service project

The Bluffton PTO has announced that during the week of December 11 the elementary sechool is participating in a Coins & Cans for the Community service project. Organizers note, "Bring in your donations any time this week! Thank you and MERRY CHRISTMAS!" From PTO Facebook.

Land transfers update for Bluffton school district, August-November 2023

By Paula Scott

The following 33 land transfers took place in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District during August-November 2023 as reported on the websites of Allen County Auditor Rachael S. Gilroy and Hancock County Auditor Charity A. Rauschenberg.

November 2023

  • 135 Riley St - $65,00010.13510 - Single Family Dwlg
  • 0 State Rt 103 - $280,000 - Other Commercial
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BPL helps ease finals week with "De-stress with a Dog"

Throughout Bluffton University finals week, Pet Partners will be bringing therapy dogs to the Bluffton Public Library. During program hours, students can take a break from studies or finals to chill out with a furry friend. The dogs are available for everyone. 

Therapy dogs will be at the library from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on December 11-13. The dogs Bailey, Max, and Leo will be at the library on Monday, December 11, with Stella and Sam on Tuesday, December 12. Bailey, Stella, and Sam will return on Wednesday, December 13.

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