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A Civil War emblem in a Bluffton church window?

Forgotten Bluffton story from BlufftonForever.com
Posted by Staff on June 12, 2022 - 5:09am

By Fred Steiner
www.BlufftonForever.com

Few residents are aware that a Bluffton church features four of the most unusual emblems ever seen in a church window anywhere.

As a serious student of this community’s church windows, Bluffton Forever believes that the most intriguing, most beautiful and most ornate windows in the village exist in the First United Methodist Church.

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Historical Bluffton
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Janice M. Shields worked for Mennonite Memorial Home

Posted by Staff on June 11, 2022 - 6:07pm

UPDATED 11:24 a.m. on June 13, 2022

Janice M. Shields, 93, passed away under hospice care on June 11, 2022, at 5:17 a.m.

She was born June 17, 1928 in Columbus Grove, OH to William M. and Ruth (Fruchey) Bryan who preceded her in death. On November 21, 1948 she married Hiram Bucher who preceded her in death on February 11, 1993. On May 3, 1997 she married Marion "Sam" Shields who died December 26, 2012.

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Obituaries
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Shark-brarian attack at Senior Center

Posted by Paula Scott on June 11, 2022 - 7:48am

It is safe to go back to the Bluffton Senior Center? On Friday, June 10, Sharkbrarian Kelli Foster stopped by to spread the word about the Bluffton Public Library Summer Reading Program which is offering "Oceans of Possibilities."

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Sardines open season with win in Ada

Posted by Staff on June 11, 2022 - 7:19am

Story and photos by Cort Reynolds

The visiting Bluffton Sardines outswam Ada-Lost Creek Gators in West Ohio Aquatic League dual meet action Thursday night, June 9.

The Sardines won the combined boys-girls team event with scores of 465-274 over the Gators. The Sardine boys won 235-153, while the Sardine girls won 230-121.

Bluffton's Kari Diller won five races in the 11-12 age bracket to lead the girls.. 

Bluffton's Camden Verb won four individual races in the 11-12 age bracket to pace the boys.

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Sports
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Weekend Doctor: Monkeypox

Posted by Staff on June 11, 2022 - 6:00am

By William Kose, MD, JD
Vice President of Special Projects, Blanchard Valley Health System

Just when we think we are turning the corner on COVID-19, despite its numerous variants, another infection is causing headlines. Monkeypox … what is it? Where did it come from? How does it spread? Do I need to be worried?

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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Photo-story: Time for an Arts & Craft Show

Posted by Paula Scott on June 10, 2022 - 6:00am

Last Saturday, June 4, was high time for a Bluffton Arts & Craft Show. After two gap years, the event returned in a new location and with a new host: Blended Roots at 246 Cherry St. and the neighboring grassy area along Little Riley Creek.

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Business
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