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Native and invasive plant species Zoom program Sept. 23

Transition Bluffton and Johnny Appleseed Park District land stewards program
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 17, 2020 - 9:43am

Join Transition Bluffton and Johnny Appleseed Park District land stewards, Anne Smedley and Austin Roby, for an informative presentation on native and invasive plant species in Bluffton.

The event will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 7:30 p.m. on Zoom.  

Anne and Austin will share information on native plant species that enhance wildlife habitat, including information on seeding and planting. They will also discuss some of the most problematic invasive species found in our area, including techniques for removing these species.  

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Beavers will play 2 football games this fall

Spring scheduled announced; first game Feb. 27
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 17, 2020 - 9:35am

Bluffton University announced its Heartland Conference football schedule for the 2020-21 school year.

The seven-game slate kicks off with Rose-Hulman traveling to Salzman Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 27. Below are the dates and opponents for the spring 2021 contests. Start times for all of the HCAC games will be determined.

Saturday, Feb. 27 - Rose-Hulman (HOME)

Saturday, March 6 - Manchester (Away)

Saturday, March 13 - Anderson (HOME)

Saturday, March 20 - Hanover (Away)

Saturday, March 27 - Franklin (HOME)

Saturday, April 3 - MSJ (Away)

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Bluffton University
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Bluffton netters fall to Bath 

Pearl Lewandowski wins at third singles
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 17, 2020 - 9:10am

By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The Bluffton girls tennis team lost to visiting Bath 4-1 Wednesday evening. 

The defeat dropped the Lady Pirate net record to 3-8 this season. 

Senior Pearl Lewandowski posted the lone Bluffton triumph. She was victorious at third singles by a 6-3, 6-2 count over Bath sophomore Lexi White.

Nobody else won a set in the match for the Pirates.

Bluffton is scheduled to entertain Archbold Saturday, September 19.

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Letter:  What we deserve in a president

A President who will demonstrate national leadership and moral courage in times of crisis
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 17, 2020 - 9:05am

Icon viewers:
We the people deserve:

 A President who will demonstrate national leadership and moral courage in times of crisis.

A President who will engage with world organizations for the betterment of all people.

A President who will not assault the truth and facts and who will value a free press and independent judiciary as essential to the survival of democracy.

A President who will encourage voters and safe guard our electoral process.

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Letters
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ODOT snow plow hiring in Lima Oct. 13

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on September 17, 2020 - 6:00am

Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is getting ready for winter operations and has a hiring event to fill approximately 65 winter seasonal positions available across the region.

The local hiring event is Tuesday, Oct. 13, from noon to 4:30 p.m. at ODOT District 1 district office, 1885 N. McCullough Street, Lima.

Plowing snow is the primary job responsibility for winter seasonal positions, but employees may also be asked to perform other operational duties. 

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Regional news
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David Welty was a rural carrier for the Pandora post office

Worked for Riley Township and graduated from PGHS in 1984
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 16, 2020 - 4:36pm

David Franklin Welty, 54, died suddenly at his residence on Sept. 15, 2020.  David was born on June 24, 1966, at Bluffton Hospital to Franklin and Bonnie (Radabaugh) Welty.  

David was a 1984 graduate of Pandora-Gilboa High School. He was employed as a rural mail carrier for the Pandora Post Office and also worked for Riley Township. He was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Leipsic. David enjoyed farming, reading and talking with family and friends.

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