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Photo-story: Community praises fallen Bluffton police officer Dominic Francis

"Our hearts are heavy"
Posted by Paula Scott on March 31, 2022 - 7:54pm

The events of March 31–including the pursuit and arrest of three suspects who drove across Ohio at speeds up to 140 miles per hour and who struck and killed Bluffton Police officer Dominic Francis–have gripped the greater Bluffton area. 

They have also attracted attention across Ohio, the midwest, and the nation, bringing messages of condolence and support from near and far, including from Mayor of Bluffton Richard Johnson:

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Governor orders flags lowered in honor of Officer Dominic Francis

Posted by Staff on March 31, 2022 - 12:44pm

In honor of the life and legacy of Bluffton Police Officer Dominic Francis, Governor DeWine has ordered that flags of the United States and the State of Ohio be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Allen and Hancock counties, the Ohio Statehouse, the Vern Riffe Center, and the Rhodes State Office Tower. Flags shall remain lowered until sunset on the day of his funeral.

All other public buildings and grounds throughout the state may fly the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio at half-staff at their discretion for the same time period.

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ArtSpace/Lima announces Spring Show award winners

Posted by Staff on March 30, 2022 - 6:41am

Awards have been announced for the ArtSpace 70th Annual Spring Show. Sally Windle, Executive Director for ArtSpace/Lima released the following winning artists and their entries.

Best of Show – Jo Bonifas, Spencerville – Organic Table Series – Forged Steel First Place Award – Tim Wharton – Shipwreck – Sculpture 

Second Place Award – Kelly Massillo – Queen of Hearts - Acrylic 

Third Place Award – Barbara Ward - Organized Whimsy #2, State 2 - Acrylic on Canvas

Bruce Chesser Award - Robert Minto - Small Container (Fred) - Stoneware Farmer

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Eli Okuley is February Student of the Month

Posted by Staff on March 23, 2022 - 6:56am

The Bluffton High School student of the month for February 2021 is Eli Okuley, son of Bruce & Carole Okuley of Bluffton. Eli is a senior and has a 4.000 GPA. 

Okuley is a member of the Bluffton Marching, Jazz, Pep, and Concert bands. He is involved in many activities including the Allen County Junior Fair Board, Bunny Booster 4-H Club, The ARBA, The OSDRC and is a Buckeye Boys State alumni. 

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Photo-Story: Students take challenge to heart

Posted by Paula Scott on March 15, 2022 - 7:26am

When Bluffton Elementary School physical education (PE) teacher Ryan Dunlap challenged students to learn about heart health, raise funds for the American Heart Association and earn PE equipment, he gave them just two weeks.

The financial goal set was $6,000. The amount raised was a whopping $9,629.31.

Perhaps the reward offered was deliciously tempting: to plop a whipped cream pie in Mr. Dunlap’s face. That was the privilege earned by 2nd grader Scarlet Vastano for raising $530.99. 

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Photo-Story: C-R celebrates reading with monster-themed week

Posted by Paula Scott on March 9, 2022 - 8:26am

The evening of March 7 gave families in the Cory-Rawson school district a taste of Right to Read week at the elementary school, 3930 Co Rd 26. The family literacy night provided free books, the opportunity to sign up for a library card, pizza and snacks, a book fair and a gym full of games with prizes.

This year's Right to Read theme is "A book a day keeps the mosters away," which was displayed on staff t-shifts and throughout the school.

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