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Bluffton Family YMCA unveils new website

Bluffton Family YMCA, formerly Bluffton Family Recreation, has a new website at https://blufftonymca.net/ It includes a program guide, facility schedules, information on how to join, and online registration for programs.

The YMCA is a nonprofit organization whose mission is "to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all."

The new Bluffton Family YMCA session starts on January 8 including the following group exercise schedule:

2024 Group Exercise Schedule

Monday

Tour de TRX: 5:30-6:30 a.m.

All-Star Aerobics: 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Fit Over 50: 9:45-10:30 a.m.

TRX: 12:15-12:45 p.m.

Cycling: 6-7p.m.

Rockets boys basketball defeats Miller City

Aiden Harris reaches 1,000 pt. milestone

By Matt M. Stutz

On Monday, January 8, the Pandora-Gilboa High School boy’s basketball team picked up a huge Putnam County League win on the road, defeating the Miller City Wildcats 52-40 (7-3, 1-1 PCL).  The Rockets remain undefeated at 10-0.

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January 2024 Bluffton University events

The following five events at Bluffton University are free and open to the public:

Jan. 16 Forum: “The Impact of a Positive Attitude,” Martin Luther King Forum presentation by Pastor Steve Terry, New Life Church of God, Fort Wayne, Ind., 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall

Janice A. Brewster worked at Southgate Lanes

Janice A. Brewster, 82, passed away January 7, 2024 at Willow Ridge-Betty House, Bluffton. Janice was born February 7, 1941 in Bluffton to the late Myron and Mary (Scott) Triplehorn. On July 2, 1960 she married Willard Brewster who preceded her in death on November 1, 2018. 

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Public invitation to participate in Masterworks chorus

Rehearsals for Bluffton University’s Masterworks Concert will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays each week starting Jan. 16 in the Gilliom Room of Mosiman Hall on campus. Dress rehearsals will take place on Wednesday, April 10 and Saturday, April 13. 

January 9 Winter Weather Advisory

A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect for the US National Weather Service Northern Indiana forecast area from 1-7 AM EST Tuesday, January 9.

North of US 24, snow totals of 2-4" are expected, while south of US 24, totals will be between 1-3". Heavy, wet snow will quickly change to heavy rain around daybreak, leading to a tricky morning commute. Roads will be slick and slushy so take it slow! Untreated roads are likely to become hazardous for travel. Roads conditions will gradually improve throughout the morning as temperatures rise above freezing.

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