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Bluffton to offer new environmental science major

Posted by Paula Scott on February 16, 2024 - 6:00am

Starting in fall 2024, Bluffton University students will have the opportunity to major in environmental science. Housed in the department of health sciences, natural sciences and mathematics, the program will provide students a broader understanding of the natural and built worlds around them through classes in biology, chemistry, geology, and soil, water and climate sciences. 

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PHOTO What endures?

Posted by Paula Scott on February 15, 2024 - 7:49am

During a February walk through Bluffton's Maple Grove cemetery, ones feet and mind wander. What will endure after we are gone? The oldest grave markers in this place are worn and unreadable. The tremendous white oak seen in the background is estimated to be 300 years old, give or take 50 years.

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My Heart Will Go On: Heart health

Posted by Staff on February 15, 2024 - 6:00am

By Karen L. Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team 

Celine Dion released the single My Heart Will Go On as part of the Titanic movie sound track in November of 1997.  The song hit the top of the charts in 25 countries and was the best-selling single in 1998.  The song dominated the 1999 Grammy Awards and won an Academy Award.  

Celine is known for her powerful voice with strong technical skills.  She recently has suspended all shows due to her developing a rare disease known as stiff-person syndrome.  It was announced in January of 2024 that Amazon MGM Studios will be releasing a documentary about this topic titled I Am: Celine Dion. 

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Health Services
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Alissa Beck is the BHS Student of the Month for January

Posted by Staff on February 15, 2024 - 6:00am

The Bluffton High School student of the month for January 2024 is Alissa Beck, daughter of Monica and Andrew Beck. Alissa is a senior with a 3.938 GPA.

Beck is a member of the Drama Club, Show Choir, Chamber Choir and BHS Marching Band-Color Guard, where she was the captain the past two years as well as secretary.

She also received Academic Letter awards her 10th-12th grade years.  Alissa volunteers as a classroom helper at Bluffton Elementary School. She is a member of her church youth group and also volunteers for the Awanas Club at church.

She enjoys reading, crafts and board or card games in her spare time.

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Symphony Storytime conjures up a snowy day at the library

Posted by Staff on February 15, 2024 - 6:00am

Additional photos follow this article.

By Paula Pyzik Scott

This week members of the Lima Symphony Orchestra treated children at Bluffton Public Library to an entertaining Symphony Storytime.

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Bluffton Public Library
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Johnny Appleseed Park District board meets Feb. 20

Posted by Staff on February 14, 2024 - 9:27am

The Board of Commissioners of the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District, which includes Bluffton's Motter Park, will hold their monthly Board meeting, on Tues., Feb. 20, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at the Park Conference Room.

The Park District Office is located at 1682 Slabtown Rd., Lima, OH.

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