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Bluffton University students share about semester-long immersive experiences

Posted by Staff on March 2, 2023 - 6:00am

During Bluffton University’s spring Cross-Cultural Forum, students shared about their semester-long experiences in Washington, D.C., Guatemala and Greece. The Feb. 14, 2023, event was held in Yoder Recital Hall.

At Bluffton, the goal of cross-cultural experiences is to offer a journey of personal discovery into the richness and challenges of other cultures and communities. Immersed in new environments, participants experience diverse lifestyles, make new friendships and learn respect for other heritages all while meeting personal challenges which build character.

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Governor speaks about derailment response training for rural areas, volunteer firefighters

Posted by Staff on March 2, 2023 - 6:00am

Governor DeWine announced on March 1 that he has spoken with the CEOs of both Norfolk Southern and CSX railroads about the need for increased train derailment response training for first responders. 

Because most rail miles in Ohio are in rural areas, volunteer firefighters are most likely to be the first on scene to a train derailment. However, there is currently very little training for volunteers on responding to trail derailments.

Governor DeWine reported that the CEOs of both railroads were in favor of working with the State of Ohio to increase railroad-specific training for Ohio's first responders.

Governor DeWine also announced that the Ohio Public Utilities Commission currently has up to $800,000 in grant funding available to help Ohio's smaller fire departments pay for critically important training.

Through May 31, PUCO will be taking applications for their annual hazardous materials training grant program. Among the opportunities funded through this program are “rail hazardous materials response training” and hazardous material incident response.

Funding for these grants is from fines paid by hazardous material carriers and shippers. More information is available at www.puco.ohio.gov.

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March 2023 Community Calendar

Posted by Paula Scott on March 1, 2023 - 2:21pm

The March 2023 Community Calendar has been updated with school, library, senior center, chamber of commerce, public meetings, Bluffton Family Recreation and university events.

Have local events of general public interest to share? Send them to [email protected] OR tag @blufftonicon on Facebook.

Check out the printable calendar HERE, by the day, week, month and agenda (list).

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High school post season basketball on WOSN & WTLW

Posted by Staff on March 1, 2023 - 1:06pm

WOSN & WTLW will combine to air live games during OHSAA Basketball district week. Games can be viewed on WOSN (Ch 44.2, Spectrum Ch. 997) and WTLW TV44 (Ch. 44.1, Spectrum Ch. 4).

Wednesday, March 1: Division 3 at Lima Senior

  • Bluffton vs. Ottawa-Glandorf 6:00 p.m. LIVE on WTLW

Saturday, March 4 LIVE Schedule:

  • D3 District Final at Lima Senior - 2 p.m. LIVE, Network TBD
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Tuesday evening networking

Posted by Paula Scott on March 1, 2023 - 8:38am

Thanks to the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsors Eikenbary Landscaping and Jazzercize Bluffton, an ordinary Tuesday evening was tranformed into a cosy, casual networking opportunity in Bluffton. Greenhorn restaurant was the location of the private event for chamber members.

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Mullins joins FNB mortgage lending team

Posted by Staff on March 1, 2023 - 6:54am

OTTAWA--First National Bank has announcee that Kristen Mullins has been promoted to Mortgage Originator. Mullins is responsible for originating and closing residential real estate loans within our local communities.  Kristen can assist with purchases, refinances, and construction loans.

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