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Uncontested races return Bluffton elected officials, elect Alice Basinger as new school board member

By Paula Scott

Unofficial summary reports for the November 7, 2023 General Election have been issued by the Allen County and Hancock County boards of elections. Results for Bluffton mayor and council members, Bluffton Exempted Village school board members, Richland Township trustee and fiscal officer, and Orange Township trustee and fiscal officer are below.

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Margaret Murphy was a nurse and chaplain

Margaret "Peg" M. Murphy, 85, passed away November 7, 2023, at Willow Ridge-Betty House. 

Margaret "Peg" was born July 9, 1938 in Tiffin, OH, to Arthur and Marian (Kamp) Immele who preceded her in death. On September 2, 1961 she married Edward Murphy who preceded her in death on November 12, 2015.

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PHOTO A glimpse of Chestnut Lane

Tucked away between Bluffton University athletic facilities and Sunset Dr. is a new development of duplex condominiums. The new street and homes will be accessible off Sunset near Bentley Rd.

BHS adds interactive sign, website Wall of Fame

Two new ways to view Bluffton High School "Wall of Fame" photos and information have been announced. There is now an electronic interactive sign board in the High School cafeteria. You can also access this information from home at www.blufftonschools.org.

At the top of the web page is a slide show of current BHS teams and groups. Below are links to academic, athletics, arts, yearbooks and history.

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Bluffton University sports recap, Oct. 30-Nov. 6

Find full stories on www.BlufftonBeavers.com/

FOOTBALL: Bluffton falls to MSJ 49-27 on Senior Day

The Bluffton University football team gave HCAC-leading Mount St. Joseph all it wanted in a 49-27 loss on a beautiful Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. The Beavers slipped to 3-6 overall and 2-4 in the Heartland Conference, while MSJ stayed perfect at 6-0 in the conference with an 8-1 mark on the season.

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PHOTO General Election Day, November 7

The polls are open today, November 7, from 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. for the General Election. Find information about Bluffton area candidates, state issues and polling places HERE.

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