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The New Peacebuilders is topic of March 12 Forum

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

Dr. Robert Brenneman, professor of criminal justice and sociology, Goshen College, will present the Forum, “The New Peacebuilders: Shifting Violence, Shifting Peace in Northern Central America,” at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12 in Centennial Hall’s Stutzman Lecture Hall.

During the presentation, Brenneman will discuss what can be learned from the nitty-gritty peacebuilding practices of Central American Anabaptist-Mennonite congregations.

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Bluffton University
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PHOTO Try your hand at 3D printing at the library

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

A 3D printer will at the Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St., in March. Patrons are welcome to bring a flash drive with a pre-formatted file to print or select an item at the library. Suggested donation 50 cents per hour for filament cost.

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BHS String Orchestra earns Superior in March adjudicated event

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

The Bluffton High School String Orchestra earned a Superior rating at OMEA (Ohio Music Education Association) state orchestra adjudicated event held at Perrysburg High School on March 1.

The orchestra performed in class C playing "Arlington Sketches" by Elliot Del Borgo, "If Thou be Near" G. H. Stozel/arr by Carrie Lane Grueselle and "Echelon" by Katherine Griesinger. The orchestra is under the direction of Rachael E. Lewis. 

Students in the orchestra: Theo Andreas, Ben Hartzler, Cole Bowers, Avery Kinn, Zoe Shank, Maia Gearing, Liliana Liberato, Ethan Hoffman, Aaron Unashick, Lauren Bowers, Ellie Harzler, Claire Phillips, Eva McBrien, Katie Bauman, Sadie Combs, Daphne Johnston, Emma Miller, Leo Gearing, Emmitt Kidd, Leah Shadle, Laney Kiene.

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March 7 Community Meal cancellation

Posted by Staff on March 5, 2024 - 1:32pm

The Community Meal for Thursday, March 7 at the Bluffton Senior Center has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.

Have plans for community events or a change of plans? Send announcements to [email protected].

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Events
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March 8 chamber meeting to feature Lima's Small Business Development Center

Posted by Staff on March 5, 2024 - 8:33am

The March 8 breakfast meeting of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will feature Nicole Scott from the Small Business Development Center at Rhodes State College. Scott will talk about the services available to small businesses through the SBDC.

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Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Niese Tire & Service Center on March 8

Posted by Staff on March 5, 2024 - 8:22am

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Niese Tire & Service Center on Friday, March 8 at 1:30 p.m. The event will take place at their new Bluffton location, 319 N. Main St.

Niese Tire & Service Center, owned by Kyle Niese, is a full comprehensive automotive service destination that extends beyond tires, offering a full spectrum of vehicle solutions. Chamber director Jim Enneking comments, "We are thrilled to welcome Niese Tire & Service Center to our Bluffton community. The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce invites all members of the community to join us in welcoming Niese Tire & Service Center to Bluffton." 

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