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Senior Center Christmas garage sale

Posted by Staff on October 26, 2022 - 5:35am

The Bluffton Senior Citizen's Center, 132 N. Main St., will host a Christmas Garage Sale on

  • Friday, October 28, 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday October 29, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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Summary of October 17 School Board Meeting

Posted by Paula Scott on October 26, 2022 - 5:15am

CORRECTION: The Bluffton Elementary principal is Ben Thiel, not Ben Theis. Thanks to our readers for all corrections.

At the October 17 Bluffton Board of Education meeting, the elected officials approved contracts including winter sports coaches, approved an overnight trip to Washington D.C. for 8th grade students and heard about expanded Fire Safety Week presentation by the Bluffton Fire Department, among other business.

High School students (and twins) Lauren and Alyssa Speicher were introduced to the board: Lauren has been designated as a 2023 National Merit Scholar semifinalist and Alyssa is a commended student in the program. It was announced that board member Jeremy Scoles received a 2022 OSBA Aptitude Award from the Ohio School Boards Association. 

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University’s Fall Choral Concert, Oct. 30

Posted by Staff on October 25, 2022 - 6:27am

A Fall Choral Concert will be held at Bluffton University’s Yoder Recital Hall at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30.

Under the direction of Dr. Bo Young Kang, director of choral activities, the concert will feature solo and duet performances from the Vocal Chamber Ensemble, Camerata Singers and University Chorale.

This concert will feature Baroque music written by Bach, Handel, Purcell, Vivaldi and others.

This event is free and open to the public; a free-will offering will be taken for music scholarships.

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Operation Evergreen at Christmas tree farm

Posted by Staff on October 25, 2022 - 6:21am

MT. CORY–Kaleidoscope Farms, 14841 Co Rd 54, Mt Cory, is again honoring U.S. troops by participating in the Operation Evergreen program on November 6.

“We get to celebrate Veteran’s Day in a special way at Kaleidoscope Farms,” said farm owner Dave Reese. “We participate in Ohio’s Operation Evergreen Program that sends around 100 Christmas trees from the state’s Christmas tree growers, complete with handmade ornaments, to troops stationed overseas for the holidays.”

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Election day dinner invite

Posted by Staff on October 25, 2022 - 6:19am

An Election Day Dinner will be held at Bluffton First United Methodist Church in the Fellowship Hall (Church Basement), 116 Church Street, on Tuesday, November 8.

The menu is Baked Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable, Roll, Dessert

The meal will be served from 4:30- 6:30 p.m.

Adults - $10.00
Children 12 and Under - $5

Dine-in or Carry-out. Organizers say, “We hope you’ll join us!”

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Do you adjust your alarm for a 2-hour delay?

Posted by Staff on October 25, 2022 - 6:18am

A reminder for households with children in Bluffton Schools: There will be a two hour delay on Wednesday, October 26 so that the teachers can attend an in-service meeting.

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