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Bluffton American Legion Post 382 chaplain Gary Dipnarine has announced the post will observe the Sacrifice of Four Armed Forces Chaplains during World War II, during the Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 worship service at English Lutheran Church, 111 Grove St.

The public is welcome to attend the service, which begins at 9:00 a.m.

Legion officials and clergymen are planning special programs for the observance of the 82nd anniversary of the sinking of the USS Dorchester and the heroism demonstrated by the four chaplains.

The Legion notes, "Of the many incidents of World War II, probably none stirred the nation more deeply than the story of these four men of God whose heroic efforts were credited with the saving of more than 200 lives.

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Dr. John Fea, distinguished professor of history, Messiah University. will present Bluffton University’s annual Keeney Peace Lecture Forum on Feb. 4.

The 11 a.m. presentation in Bluffton University’s Yoder Recital Hall is titled, “Roads Not Taken: How Evangelicals Embraced MAGA.”

During the event, the author of numerous books on U.S. religious history expands how American evangelicals considered and rejected alternative paths of political witness to the current embrace of fear, power, nostalgia and culture wars.  

Dr. Fea will also present at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4, in Ritz Auditorium, Old Main, University of Findlay.

Bluffton’s Keeney Peace Lectureship was established in 1978 by the family of William Sr. and Kathryn Keeney to express appreciation for Bluffton’s influence and to strengthen the continuing peace witness among the community.

Forum provides a public space for interdisciplinary discovery about the personal, local and global challenges faced by students, faculty, staff and the Bluffton community.

These events are free and open to the public.

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Need more details? Visit https://blufftonpubliclibrary.org/library-events

Monday, January 27, 2025
ChillZone for Tweens and Teens, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Hummin' & Strummin' Song Circle, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Hot Tea Tuesday! 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Open Chess at the Library, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Friday, January 31, 2025
Playgroup,10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

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By Cort Reynolds

UPPER SANDUSKY – The Bluffton High School swim teams competed well in a five-team meet at Upper Sandusky on Saturday, January 25.

Lexington swept to first in the combined standings, as well as the boys and girls team races. The host Rams were second in the overall standings.
Bluffton finished third overall. The Pirate girls came in second, and took third in boys.

Ada ended up fourth in all three standings.  

Bluffton’s Aaron Ungashick won the boys 200-yard individual medley.

Junior Jackson Bowlus touched first in the boys 50 freestyle.

Pirate Jenna Downey also captured first in the girls 50 free.

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By Cort Reynolds

PANDORA – The visiting Bluffton High School boys basketball team decisively defeated non-conference rival Pandora-Gilboa 70-44 on Saturday, January 25.

The Pirates bombed their way to a 23-6 lead after the first period behind five three-point goals, and were never behind. 

Guard Marek Donaldson nailed four first half triples as the victorious visitors built a 32-17 halftime lead. Bluffton pulled away with an 18-8 fourth quarter to win by 26.

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