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Bluffton Elementary School offers student newsletter online

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 16, 2013 - 9:08am

It can be a challenge to keep up with the kids these days.  Luckily, Bluffton Elementary offers its student newsletter online.  

It contains updates to school projects, announced delays or scheduled cancellations, reminders on procedures, news, a calendar of events and much more.

 

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Bluffton Fire Department sees 33 percent increase in calls in 2012

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 15, 2013 - 7:41pm

The 2012 statistics are out for the BFD and according to Jon Kinn, Fire Chief, there was a jump in the number of calls and runs made.

There were 107 calls made to the fire department in 2012, in contrast to the 80 calls made in 2011, a difference of 27 additional calls.  In both years, the greatest number of calls were alarm related, with accident related calls being the next highest .

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BVRCC hosting American Cancer Society look good feel better events

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 15, 2013 - 3:05pm

The Blanchard Valley Regional Cancer Center (BVRCC), 15990 Medical Drive South, Findlay, will be hosting six American Cancer Society Look Good Feel Better events throughout 2013. The events will be held February 4, April 1, June 3, August 5, October 7 and December 2. Each event will take place from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. in the BVRCC family conference room.

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2.33 inches of rain over three days

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 15, 2013 - 1:22pm

2.33 inches of rain in three day. Not quite cats and dogs, but lots of water.

Here's the rest of the weather report for the past seven days, provided by Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

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BFR Sports & Fitness Challenges Families with 5-2-1-Almost None Program

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 14, 2013 - 9:37pm

Beginning Friday, Jan. 25, area families will be encouraged to add fruits and vegetables to the daily menu, limit screen time and add physical activity as part of the 5-2-1-Almost None Family Challenge sponsored by BFR. 

This challenge is part of the annual Keeping Active Wellness campaign that begins Jan. 21.  The 5-2-1-Almost None program has been offered through schools and communities by the "Let's Go" organization. 

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Watch for flooding - Riley is on the rise

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 13, 2013 - 9:49pm

Melting snow and a weekend of rainfall is rising the Riley. As of Sunday evening, the Little Riley was beginning to flood the old baseball diamond below the library. 

The Big Riley had very swift moving water and also continued to rise.

While all this causes concern in Bluffton, the communities of Ottawa and Findlay are also watching the rising waters of the Blanchard.

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