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Swiss Historical Society creating weekly video tours of Schumacher homestead
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 12, 2020 - 3:19pm

Volunteer docents at the Schumacher Homestead, a property owned and operated by the Swiss Community Historical Society (SCHS) of Bluffton and Pandora, were disappointed when the historical facility was unable to open on schedule in early June.

You may watch the video of Gary Wetherill at the bottom of this story -

However, they decided that they show must go on and are now producing weekly video tours of the historical facility.

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Program in place for 30 years

GROB welcomes 19 new apprentices on Monday
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 12, 2020 - 3:05pm

GROB welcomes 19 new apprentices on Monday, June 15. 

The GROB apprenticeship is a four-year program that combines on-the-job training, hands-on learning, and a company-paid college education through Rhodes State College. The addition of the 2020 apprenticeship class will bring the total number of current apprentices at GROB to 92. 

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What's the yellow (weed) plant blooming in rural Bluffton?

Cressleaf groundsel, or butterweed, and it a concern for livestock producers
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 12, 2020 - 3:00pm

Cressleaf Groundsel, also known as butterweed, is in full flower currently in forage and unplanted fields across the state.  While this is not a new weed, prevalence has been increasing causing concern for many livestock producers. 

Cressleaf Groundsel is toxic to both cattle and horses.  Cattle are 30-40 times more susceptible to poisoning than sheep or goats.  Calves and younger cattle are more susceptible than older cattle, but it can be fatal at high enough doses to all age groups.  

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Here's what the Weather Channel shows us

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 10, 2020 - 5:27pm

Here's what the Weather Channel shows us.

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Bluffton school board moves meeting to June 29

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 10, 2020 - 2:19pm

Bluffton school board has moved its June meeting from June 15 to Monday, June 29, according to Greg Denecker, superintendent. The meeting takes place in the elementary media center at 7:30 p.m.

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Here's Bluffton council's committee meeting schedule

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 10, 2020 - 2:15pm

These Bluffton council committee meets are set. Each is held using Zoom video conferencing. Those interested in attending should contact Jesse Blackburn at [email protected] to request an invitation. 

Parks and recreation committee, Thursday, June 11, 11 a.m.
Insurance Committee – Thursday, June 11, 1 p.m.
Ordinance Committee – Tuesday, June 16, 5 p.m.

The following meeting will be held at the town hall. Those attending are asked to wear masks.
Council meeting – Monday, June 22, 7 p.m.

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