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Beavers softball begins Florida play with 1-1 day

Posted by Staff on March 6, 2023 - 5:10am

WINTER HAVEN, Fla.–The Bluffton University softball team started their season in the warm Florida weather on Sunday, March 5, 2023, as they played two games in back-to-back matchups with Sage University and Pitt-Greensburg. Bluffton stands 1-1 as they begin a full slate of 10 matchups in the Sunshine State.

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Sports

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Dads and dinosaurs

Posted by Paula Scott on March 6, 2023 - 5:10am

Students at the St. Mary's Catholic Church preschool enjoyed Donuts with Dad in February. The event included performances of dinosaur songs, donuts donated by Kurt Neeper and a "My love for you will never go extinct" craft. Pictured here: Nick Hines with son Holden.

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February 27 wind damage caused by 75 mph winds

Posted by Staff on March 6, 2023 - 5:09am

The National Weather Service has determined that a concentrated area of accelerated winds known as a microburst occured near Beaverdam on February 27.

Based on damage, it is estimated that straightline winds peaking at 75 mph occured on a 2-mile path at 3:57-3:59 p.m.

No injuries were reported.

See the report HERE.

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Regional news

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Good Friday fish fry hosted by Ottawa River Coalition

Posted by Paula Scott on March 6, 2023 - 5:08am

LIMA– The Ottawa River Coalition will be hosting their annual Good Friday Fish Fry on April 7 at the Allen County Fairgrounds from 11:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

The community is invited to support watershed education efforts by enjoying a meal and participating in a silent auction.

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Events