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Gertrude "Trudy" Baber worked for Triplett Corporation

Posted by Staff on June 6, 2024 - 3:17pm

Gertrude "Trudy" Baber, 102, passed away June 6, 2024, at the Mennonite Memorial Home. 

Gertrude was born March 30, 1922 in Allen County, to Roy and Margurite (Gunther) Laws who preceded her in death. On June 12, 1941 she married Samuel Baber who preceded her in death on August 29, 1997. 

Trudy graduated from Lima South High School and retired from Triplett Corporation in Bluffton. She was a member of the First Missionary Church in Bluffton and the Bluffton Senior Citizens. She also was active at Ebenezer Mennonite Church of Bluffton. Trudy enjoyed volunteering her time at Bluffton Hospital, the Et Cetera Shop and the Hilty Memorial Home. 

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Ohio Lake Erie Commission receives $5.8M

Posted by Staff on June 6, 2024 - 6:00am

Award to fund projects in underserved Ohio Lake Erie Watershed communities

CLEVELAND, OH - May 30, 2024 - Ohio Lake Erie Commission (OLEC) has been selected as one of four recipients of the multi-million dollar Great Lakes Environmental Justice Grant Program awards, aimed at improving environmental outcomes in underserved and overburdened communities within the Great Lakes Basin. The award is part of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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Bluffton Hospital associates supply day camp meals

Posted by Staff on June 6, 2024 - 6:00am

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) is supporting Bluffton youth in a partnership that provides meals for the Bluffton Family YMCA Summer Day Camp three days each week. Bluffton Hospital dietary associates have made and donated camp meals for four years.

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Allen County Fair updates are posted

Posted by Staff on June 6, 2024 - 6:00am

The Allen County Fair is posting updates to https://allencofair.com/the-county-fair/

News includes details regarding the Senior Fair, concerts, entertainment, motorsports, the gospel tent, competitions, photography contest, camping, concessions, sponsors, honors, directions, map and forms.

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Regional news
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Walking on Sunshine: Sunscreen Health

Posted by Staff on June 6, 2024 - 6:00am

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

Katrina and the Waves released their hit Walking on Sunshine in 1985. It was meant to be an optimistic song, which took on a new meaning in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast. 

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Health Services
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Hey, June

Posted by Paula Scott on June 6, 2024 - 6:00am

An evening commute between and Ada and Bluffton in early June. The lowering sun backlights the green of young corn and soil deepens to black. 

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