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Parade entry invitation for November 26 Blaze of Lights

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce invites community organizations and businesses to participate in the 2022 Bluffton Blaze of Lights parade on Saturday, November 26. 

The parade entry form is below and at www.explorebluffton.com/blaze-festival .

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Teri D. Fry worked in food distribution

WAYNESFIELD, Ohio⎯Teri Dale Fry, 68, of Waynesfield, Ohio, passed away Sunday September 11, 2022 at her home after recent health problems. Teri was born June 15, 1954 in Lima, Ohio to the late Robert W. Fry and VonDale (Winget) Fry.

Teri lived in her Waynesfield home with her brother Robert “Bobby” Fry Jr. She moved to Westminster from Lima around 1966, attended and graduated from Allen East High School in 1972.

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Kleman named as university's interim swimming and diving coach

Bluffton University has named Dr. Luke Kleman as Interim Head Swimming and Diving Coach.

Kleman works full time as a physical therapist at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio, where he specializes in neurological and vestibular rehabilitation. He is a certified USA Swimming Coach for the Lima YMCA and previously served as a coach for the Putnam County YMCA. Kleman has coached multiple swimmers to the Great Lakes Zones Championship meet.

100th Eagle Scout honored by Troop 256

List of 100 Bluffton Eagle Scouts below

On Sunday, September 11, 2022, Bluffton Boy Scout troop 256 held an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Daniel Robert Creeger at the Beaverdam Church of Christ.

Attended by family, friends, and scouts of all ages, the ceremony included a presentation of the Scout Oath and Scout Law, presentation of Parent Pins by Daniel, comments on Daniel’s experiences as a scout by Mike Metzger, recognition by the Lima Elks Club and the Eagle Scout Charge conducted by all Eagle Scouts that were present.

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Citizens National Bank customer appreciation day Sept. 16

Area residents and businesses are invited to the Citizens National Bank Customer Appreciation Day event from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.  on Friday, September 16 at the 102 S. Main St. office in Bluffton.

Free lunch from Bubba C BBQ including a sandwich, 2 sides, water and a cookie, will be served in the parking lot, weather permitting. See a CNB employee to receive a coupon for a free meal. Attendees may also enter to win a variety of door prizes.

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Stadium lights dedication at Alumni Field Sept. 17

The newly installed stadium lights at Bluffton University's Alumni Field will be celebrated during the football home opener at 6:00 p.m. on Sept. 17, when the Beavers take on Adrian College.

A dedication ceremony with donors Randy and Debbie Gade will take place during half-time. Randy Gade is a 1973 Bluffton alumnus who competed in Bluffton athletics. The couple live in southern Florida and are retired after selling their company, Accutech Instrumentation Inc.

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