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Eclipse Science Series at OSU Lima begins January 11

Posted by Staff on January 11, 2024 - 6:00am

The Ohio State University at Lima in conjunction with Rhodes State College will host an Eclipse Science Series leading up to the total solar eclipse that will take place on April 8. The speakers will dig into different aspects of the phenomenon during the series of science-based lectures and presentations.

The Eclipse Science Series events will be held on four Thursdays in January, February and March and is generously supported by the Charles River Laboratories. All events are free and open to the public. 

Discovering Animal Behavior During an Eclipse
7 p.m., Thursday, January 11, 2024, in the Martha W. Farmer Theatre for the Performing Arts in Reed Hall

Marie Walton, naturalist from the Johnny Appleseed Metroparks District

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Fishin’ in the Dark: Omega Fatty Acids

Posted by Staff on January 11, 2024 - 6:00am

By Sarah Lysinger, Student Pharmacist and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team 

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band released their song Fishin’ in the Dark on June 7, 1987 and it hit number one on the country charts both in the United States and Canada.  The American country rock band started in 1966 in Long Beach, California. Several artists covered the song written by Wendy Waldman and Jim Photogio. Kenny Chesney released a cover of the song with the title You and Me Go Fishing in the Dark. After Garth Brooks recorded his cover version in 2005, the number of downloads of the original song certified it as platinum.  

For those who know the lyrics, you realized the song is not really about fishing or even counting the stars at night.  It is too bad they were not fishing because the science about the benefits of fish in your diet is advancing.  

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Bluffton School Board organizes for 2024

Posted by Staff on January 11, 2024 - 6:00am

Alice Basinger sworn in as newest board member

By Paula Pyzik Scott 

The Bluffton Exempted Village School District board of education held a reorganizational meeting on Wednesday, January 10. New board member Alice Basinger was sworn in along with Jeremy Scoles, who was reelected in November elections.

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Public Meetings
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Agri-Business scholarship applications for Hancock Co students

Posted by Staff on January 10, 2024 - 6:00am

Applicants must live or go to school in Hancock County

FINDLAY,__Applications are being accepted for the 2024 Agri-Business scholarship program through the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce.  Scholarships will be awarded to area students pursuing college studies in agriculture, home economics, natural resources, or other related fields. 

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Business
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Create penguins at BPL watercolor workshop

Posted by Staff on January 10, 2024 - 6:00am

In January, the Bluffton Public Library will once again be hosting local artist Jeanne Beutler for a Watercolor Workshop event. This month's theme is penguins.

Participants will create their own finished 8” x 10” watercolor art, complete with mat board. The event will be held on January 18 and January 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. A cash-only supply fee of $10 must be paid at the door, and advance registration is required.

The event is open to adults and teens, and children with an accompanying adult. The activity will take place on the library's lower level.

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Bluffton Public Library
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December 2023 Bluffton Police Docket

Posted by Staff on January 10, 2024 - 6:00am

For December 2023, the Bluffton Police Department reported the following activity including call totals and descriptions of specific events: 

POLICE ACTIVITY SUMMARY

Police Calls for Service – 422

Police Chief Calls For Service - 103

Traffic Stops –29

Citations – 3

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Police/Fire/EMS
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