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Letter: Significance of August 8 NO vote

Posted by Staff on September 5, 2023 - 9:28am

It is our sincere hope that members of the Ohio legislature realize the importance and significance of the “NO” vote on Issue #1 on August 8, 2023. The citizens of Ohio said they want their voice heard in regards to state policies, laws and constitution.

We want elected officials who will work for the public good, not the party good!

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Letters
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BFR group exercise schedule

Posted by Staff on September 5, 2023 - 9:20am

Bluffton Family Recreation has a new group execise schedule including the return of All-Star Aerobics and Yoga. The new schedule begins September 5.

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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ArtSpace/Lima introduces new board members

Posted by Staff on September 5, 2023 - 7:50am

The ArtSpace/Lima Member Appreciation board meeting was held on August 24, 2023. The award for Volunteer of the Year, introduction of new Board of Trustees members and new Board of Trustees  officers were announced.  

Volunteer of the year 
Kinsey Barrows, OSU Senior, who has compiled over 350 hours of volunteer service to ArtSpace in the past summer. 

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Regional news
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How did you spend your summer vacation?

Posted by Staff on September 5, 2023 - 6:00am

By Fred Steiner
www.BlufftonForever.com

If you lived in Bluffton during the summer of 1947–76 vacations ago–chances are your vacation plans were announced on the front page of The Bluffton News.

And, if you don’t believe this, simply scroll to the bottom of the feature and see for yourself. You will discover the vacation plans of over 50 Bluffton families.

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Historical Bluffton
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September public events at Bluffton University

Posted by Paula Scott on September 5, 2023 - 6:00am

The following Bluffton University events taking place during the month of September are free and open to the public:

Through Sept. 17
Art Exhibit: “Liquid Illumination 2.0” by Sue Hershberger Yoder and Jon Yoder, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. weekdays and 1-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Grace Albrecht Gallery, Sauder Visual Arts Center; Reception 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17

September 5
Forum: “Emotional Wellness: A Panel Discussion,” by Michael Baily, visiting assistant professor of psychology; Heather Koontz ’97, psychotherapist; Dr. Laurel Neufeld Weaver, assistant professor of social work and MSW field director, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall

September 8
Colloquium: “Anarchy, the State and Capitalism: Myths about Coercion and Hierarchy,” by Dr. Jonathan Andreas, Howard Raid professor of business, 4 p.m., Stutzman Lecture Hall

CONTINUES

September 12
Forum: “Marketing and Mental Health – The Industry’s Impact on Individuals and Communities,” by Charlene Coughlin ’08, president of TWIST Creative, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall

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Bluffton University
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Monroe police issue details of Sept. 2 murder-robbery-carjacking

Posted by Staff on September 4, 2023 - 6:22pm

Suspect pursuit on I-75 ended in Findlay

MONROE, Mich.--On September 2, 2023 at approximately 3:37 p.m., Officers of  the Monroe Police Department responded to the Highlander Market, 1000 block  of E. Front St., on report of a subject who had been shot. Central Dispatch  further advised that the offenders in this case, fled the scene in a Blue Ford  F-150. Upon officers arrival, they discovered a 34-year-old male victim and a 31-year-old male victim, who both had been shot. Monroe Fire Department, along with Monroe Community Ambulance arrived on-scene, ultimately transporting the 34-year-old victim to an area hospital for life-threatening injuries. Sadly, the 31-year-old victim succumbed to his injuries at the scene.  

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Police/Fire/EMS
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