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Governor announces vaccine incentives

And, end date for health orders
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 13, 2021 - 2:55pm

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on Wednesday announced a series of statewide drawings to provide incentives to Ohioans to get a COVID-19 vaccination.

With wide access to the life-saving vaccine to help Ohioans safe, Governor DeWine also announced that most COVID-19 health orders would be removed on June 2nd. DeWine made the announcements during a statewide address to Ohioans Wednesday evening.

“For a year, Ohioans have made sacrifices to save lives and keep our state moving forward.  What you have done has really worked," he said. 

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Lady Pirates stomp Miller City 16-2

Riley Busch and Lauren Swartzlander hammered a 2-run homer
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 13, 2021 - 2:27pm

By Cort Reynolds
MILLER CITY - Visiting Bluffton crushed Miller City 16-2 in a non-league softball contest Wednesday evening.

The Lady Pirates improved to 8-13 with the five-inning, run rule-shortened victory. 

The Pirate girls broke on top with four runs in the top of the first inning. They added three scores in the second for a 7-0 lead.

Riley Busch cranked a two-run homer, her fourth longball of the season, in the top of the second frame.

MC tallied both of its runs in the home fourth on a two-run homer by Knueven.

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121st commencement

Nearly 200 students celebrated Bluffton University graduation
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 13, 2021 - 1:28pm

The achievements of Bluffton University’s class of 2021 were celebrated Saturday, May 8, during an in-person Commencement at Salzman Stadium.

Special this year, graduates crossed the stage wearing purple stoles. The unique memento was designed as a testament to their resilience during the past year and a half and their commitment to completing their education through the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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Hilty Preschool and Child Care Center recipient of $8,760

From Marathon LPGA Classic presented by Dana
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 13, 2021 - 1:03pm

Hilty Preschool and Child Care Center, Pandora, is the recipient of an $8,760 grant to purchase a new smart board, HEPA air filters, new cots and new bikes.

The grant is from the Marathon LPGA Classic presented by Dana, which will hold a golf tournament July 5-11 at Highland Meadows Golf Club, Sylvania.

The Hilty Preschool and Child Care Center was encouraged by parents who work at Marathon to apply for funding.

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121st university commencement

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 13, 2021 - 12:41pm

Dr. Jane Wood, Bluffton University president, leads the 2021 commencement procession to Salzman Stadium on Saturday during the 121st university commencement. Click here for the story.

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Karl and Anna Weber Badertscher

Our Swiss connection - part 26
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 13, 2021 - 6:14am

This is the 26th installment in this series. Click here for the previous installment. And updated index to this series is attached at the bottom.

Karl and Anna Weber Badertscher and family are this week’s focus.

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