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March session of Griefshare support group

Posted by Staff on January 22, 2023 - 6:04am

GriefShare, a support group for those who have lost a loved one whether that loss is recently or a more extended time, is returning to Bluffton.

The GriefShare support group is sponsored by Ebenezer Mennonite Church, 8905 Columbus Grove Road, Bluffton, OH. For more information contact Pastor Dick Potter at the church office at 419-358-8588 or email [email protected]. Pastor Dick may also be reached at [email protected].

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Worship
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Mercy Health-St. Rita's scholarship program is accepting applications

Posted by Staff on January 22, 2023 - 6:03am

Mercy Health - St. Rita’s Medical Center is now accepting applications for its 2023 scholarship program. The program for high school seniors graduating in the spring of 2023 allocates twelve $1,500 scholarships to students who are interested in pursuing careers as medical professionals. In addition to being awarded financial support, students will be connected to team members at St. Rita’s and invited to attend special events and activities related to health care.

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Regional news
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Scouts bake up a fundraiser

Posted by Staff on January 22, 2023 - 5:59am

Missed last night's PTO bakery bingo? Here's another chance to endulge your sweet tooth for a good cause:

Cub Scout Pack 256 is having a cake auction from 3:00-7:00 p.m. on January 29 at Ebenezer Mennonite Church, 8905 Columbus Grove Rd.

Organizers explain, "All are welcome to bid on a cake made by a local Cub Scout. Proceeds go towards fun adventures like camping trips and hikes, going to the caverns and museums and summer camp! Come on out and support your local scouts!"

Participating scouts will earn a kit for the March Pinewood Derby.

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Events
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Dillinger bullets on Cherry St.

Posted by Staff on January 22, 2023 - 5:48am

By Fred Steiner
www.BlufftonForever.com

You’ve walked past these holes countless times, but never thought to look up.

It is believed that these holes, created by bullet shots, on the side of the outside wall of 101 N. Main St., were created when John Dillinger’s gang robbed Citizens National Bank on Monday, Aug. 14, 1933.

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Historical Bluffton
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Ready for takeoff?

Posted by Paula Scott on January 21, 2023 - 7:04am

Denny Morrison captured this image of geese feeding near the Bluffton Airport. But how's an editor to choose a headline? Ready for takeoff? Why did the goose cross the road? Friendly skies or friendly fields?

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BHS boys basketball races ahead of Lincolnview

Posted by Staff on January 21, 2023 - 6:48am

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School boys basketball team defeated Lincolnview 76-43 in a Northwest Conference mismatch Friday night, January 20.

The Pirates raced to a 20-8 lead after the first period, and extended the margin to 26 at 40-14 by intermission.

Bluffton also won the second half, 36-29.

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Sports
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