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On the rough and undulating footing of the Elvin R. King cross country course at Cedarville University, the Bluffton University cross country teams faced unseasonably high temperatures and humidity while competing in the All-Ohio Championship meet.

This huge event saw 50 women's and 48 men's teams from all three NCAA divisions as well as NAIA schools compete simultaneously against each other.

This was the pre-game scene at Harmon Field on Friday night. A downpour cancelled the Bluffton High School homecoming parade, but the festivities went on.  Sophia Marcum (center) and Noah Stratton were announced as this year's homecoming king and queen. Watch the video at the bottom left side of the home page.

The Bluffton Child Development Center, 325 County Line Road, has two immediate needs, according to Lauren Osting, director.

First, the Center is in desperate need of subs. “I need subs willing to work flexible hours anywhere from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.," said Osting.

“One additional need we have at the Center is the need for a sponsor for our 3-year-old classroom. For $500 a business, group, individual or organization can become sponsor for the classroom. During the school year the sponsorship provides the room with supplies,” She said.

Northwest Physical Therapy, Inc. will be offering free therapy screens to the public during the month of October. These screens will be available at all four outpatient locations in Bluffton, Delphos, Ottawa and Lima.

A physical therapy screening takes approximately 10-15 minutes and will be performed by a licensed clinician. A therapy screening helps identify issues that may be causing unnecessary pain.

Bluffton University will celebrate Homecoming Oct. 10-13, including a day filled with activities for alumni and the community on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Thursday, Oct. 10

Neil Hauenstein created this architect's rendering of a proposed Shannon Cemetery Park. The old cemetery is on Jefferson Street and along Riley Creek.

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