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Cobb Lake observed January 2

Posted by Paula Scott on January 3, 2023 - 6:38am

A quiet morning muffled by fog created this dreamy scene on Cobb Lake (a.k.a. The National) on January 2, 2023. Alternative title? Fowl weather on Cobb Lake/The National.

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BHS boys basketball defeats Arlington 63-51 to grab tourney title

Posted by Staff on December 31, 2022 - 7:58am

Donaldson named MVP

By Cort Reynolds

Tournament host Bluffton defeated Arlington 63-51 in the finals of the annual Lewis Family McDonald's Holiday Classic boys basketball competition Friday night.

Pirate sophomore sniper Marek Donaldson scored 18 points in the victory and earned tournament MVP honors. He scored 44 points in the two-day tourney on the strength of 12 triples.

The Pirates led 13-11 after the first period as Wade Ginther scored eight points on four baskets. 

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Dortha E. Radabaugh was a stay at home mom

Posted by Staff on December 31, 2022 - 7:38am

Dortha E. Radabaugh, 88, passed away December 29, 2022, at the Mennonite Memorial Home of Bluffton.

Dortha was born February 1, 1934, to James and Fannie (Conine) Crawfis who preceded her in death. On December 13, 1954 she married N. Reed Radabaugh who preceded her in death on April 30, 2004. 

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Obituaries
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UPDATE: Highway Patrol announces capture of dangerous escapee

Posted by Staff on December 31, 2022 - 7:30am

UPDATE: January 2, 2023

Last night at 11:34 p.m., Jacob Davidson was taken into custody near Chapmanville, West Virginia. 

COLUMBUS–The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently seeking the public’s assistance in locating a dangerous escapee.

On December 29, Jacob D. Davidson escaped from Twin Valley Behavioral Heath Hospital located at 2200 West Broad Street in Columbus. Davidson, 38, is described as a white male with blue eyes, 5’11” tall and 210 pounds. He was last seen with brown hair and a full beard.

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Robert "Bob" W. Watkins worked for Whirlpool

Posted by Staff on December 30, 2022 - 9:05am

UPDATED 2:00 p.m.

Robert "Bob" W. Watkins, 80, passed away December 29, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. 

Robert was born August 11, 1942 in Mount Cory, to Wayne and Hazel (Salsbury) Watkins who preceded him in death. On January 4, 1964 he married Sandra (Green) Watkins who preceded him in death on May 3, 2006.

Robert was a 1960 graduate of Cory-Rawson High School and retired from Whirlpool. He enjoyed hunting and cheering for the Cleveland Browns and The Ohio State Buckeyes.

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Obituaries
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Beavers sports recap, December 29

Posted by Staff on December 30, 2022 - 8:40am

By Takayla Gadberry, sports information alumna

Men's basketball vs. Bethany College
The Bluffton University men's basketball team secured a 67-57 victory over the Bethany College Bison in the consolation game of the McDonald's Holiday Tournament on Thursday, December 29. The Beavers improved to 3-7 overall while the Bison fell to 0-12.

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