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Pirate volleyball grounds Rockets

Posted by Staff on August 25, 2023 - 8:35am

The Bluffton High School volleyball team swept local rival Pandora-Gilboa Thursday evening, Agust 24.

Bluffton took down the Rockets in straight sets by a 25-21, 25-15, 25-18 count.

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Findlay OVI checkpoint on August 25

Posted by Staff on August 25, 2023 - 8:27am

FINDLAY--The Ohio State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the Findlay Police Department, the University of Findlay Police Department, and the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, announced today an OVI checkpoint will be held from 8:00 p.m.-12 midnigh on August 25 on Main Street, in the City of Findlay, Hancock County.

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Police/Fire/EMS
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Before you go back to school, enjoy another summery weekend

Posted by Staff on August 25, 2023 - 8:22am

UPDATE: It's also Play Music on the Front Porch Day! Join in the fun at 10:00 a.m. at Bluffton Public Library.

Special events for early birds and night owls

By Paula Scott

Even if your family no longer has youngsters in school, it's pretty hard to miss the transition from summer to school year in Bluffton--both the Bluffton Schools and Bluffton University start classes on Monday. Fortunately, this weekend provides plenty of leisure activities to distract us from the upcoming transition.

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Events
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Pantasia Steel Band performs at MMH on August 27

Posted by Staff on August 25, 2023 - 7:59am

The Pantasia Steel Band will play at a free concert at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 27 at Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 W. Elm St., Bluffton. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on and dress for the weather.

The Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio Service Group will serve Bluffton Dari Freeze ice cream, compliments of the Bluffton Dari Freeze. 

Special  thanks go to Everence, which is sponsoring the concert. MMH has hosted the annual  “Concert on the Lawn” since 2005.

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Events
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Back to School Discovery Day, August 26

Posted by Paula Scott on August 25, 2023 - 7:01am

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce and participating businesses are celebratin a "Back to School" Discovery Day on Saturday, August 26. This series takes place on the fourth Saturday of the month.

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Sally J. Fruchey was a '58 graduate of Beaverdam HS

Posted by Staff on August 24, 2023 - 2:53pm

Sally J. Fruchey, 82, passed away August 23, 2023, at the Meadows of Ottawa.

Sally was born September 30, 1940 in Bluffton, to Loren "Bill" and Margaret "Peg" (McGuire) Bassitt who preceded her in death. On June 19, 1960, she married Roger Fruchey who survives.

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Obituaries
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