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April 2023 EMS report

Posted by Paula Scott on May 15, 2023 - 9:29am

This report shows the call volume for Bluffton EMS volunteer crews in April 2023. Chief Jan Basinger notes that most months are dominated by calls for assistance by the elderly at home. However, in May you'll find crews on hand at several public events.

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Doug Westrick hired as new Bluffton Middle School principal

Posted by Staff on May 15, 2023 - 8:47am

By Paula Scott

While the Bluffton Schools are busy wrapping up the 2022-2023 school year, the Board of Education has been busy interviewing candidates for a new middle school principal to start August 1, 2023.

On Wednesday, May 10, the board approved a 3-year contract with Doug Westrick, who is currently the superintendent of Delphos City Schools. 

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Public Meetings
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Local Spring 2023 graduates from Bluffton University

Posted by Staff on May 15, 2023 - 8:25am

UPDATED with additional graduates, May 15.

The following students graduated from Bluffton University in Spring 2023:

Hachemy Gabriel of Bluffton, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from Bluffton University.

Brianna Keeler of Bluffton, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology with minors in communication and recreation management from Bluffton University.

Martha Kroske of Arlington, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in art from Bluffton University. She was named a Distinguished Scholar in Studio Art.

Riley Larcom of Pandora, Ohio, earned bachelor’s degrees in accounting and business administration from Bluffton University. He was named a Distinguished Scholar in Accounting, C. Henry Smith Scholar and Pi Delta Society Member.

Caleb Mikesell of Bluffton, Ohio, earned bachelor’s degrees in intervention specialist and primary P-5 education from Bluffton University. He was named a Distinguished Scholar in Primary (P-5) Education and Pi Delta Society member.

Evan O’Rear of Arlington, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in middle childhood education from Bluffton University.

Caitlyn Renner of Cairo, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology and audiology from Bluffton University. She was named a Distinguished Scholar in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Pi Delta Society member.

Morgan Smith of Arlington, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Bluffton University.

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People
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Weekend Doctor: Fit pregnancy tips

Posted by Staff on May 14, 2023 - 7:26am

By Crystal McGrain, APRN-CNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Blanchard Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology

Physical activity is important in all stages of life, pregnancy included! Many women desire to adopt a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy or maintain their current fitness level. In most cases, this is achievable and desirable for the overall health of mom and baby. Here are 10 tips to keep in mind to have a fit pregnancy. 

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Health Services
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Pirate boys and girls 2nd at NWC title meet

Posted by Staff on May 14, 2023 - 7:05am

By Cort Reynolds

DELPHOS – The Bluffton High School track and field teams competed well at the annual nine-team Northwest Conference championship meet Thursday and Saturday, May 11 and 13, in Delphos.

Bluffton took home six individual first-place finishes, and also won three relay events.

Columbus Grove captured the boys and girls league crowns, while Bluffton took second in both team standings.

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Sports
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Don’t hitch your horse to a Bluffton fire hydrant

Posted by Staff on May 14, 2023 - 6:58am

By Fred Steiner
www.BlufftonForever.com

Imagine being required to turn off your water line each time the fire department answered a fire alarm.

Don’t even think about hitching your horse to a fire hydrant.

Those were the rules when Bluffton’s municipal water plant opened in the late 1890s.

And, this may come as a surprise. The reason the village of Bluffton created a municipal water plant was for fire protection. It had very little to do with providing individuals with running water in their houses.

In a case you wonder, here are additional rules governing water usage in the village when the water plant first opened:

• Patrons had to immediately discontinue using water for any purpose, when the fire alarm sounded.

• It was prohibited to hitch horses to fire hydrants.

• Lawn, garden or yard sprinkling was restricted  to the hours of 5:30 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 8 p.m.

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Historical Bluffton
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