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2020 Ada HS graduate Alex Sweigart killed in an auto accident

Was also an Apollo grad and member of Bulldog baseball team
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 2, 2020 - 2:06pm

Attendance will be restricted at the funeral and visitation based on space to accommodate social distancing requirements.  

The family and funeral home requests face coverings be worn while attending visitation and service.

Alex Martin Sweigart, 18, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. due to an auto accident.

He was born July 9, 2001, in Bluffton to Robert M. Sweigart and Robin (Work) Tomasi. His father and step-mother, Anne Sweigart, survive in Dola and his mother and step-father, Donald Tomasi, survive in Ada. 

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Obituaries
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MHCO skilled nursing facilities earn "deficiency-free COVID-19 survey results"

Mennonite Home, Willow Ridge, Hilty Home surveyed in June
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 2, 2020 - 1:33pm

Each of the three MHCO Skilled Nursing Facilities (Mennonite Memorial Home, Willow Ridge and Hilty Home) has achieved Deficiency Free COVID-19 focused surveys from the Ohio Department of Health, according to Elizabeth Kelly.

On March 20, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a memorandum, “Prioritization of Survey Activities” in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.  

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Regional news
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Stars, stripes and sweat

Thursday evening at Southgate Lanes
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 1, 2020 - 4:54pm

Southgate Lanes, 9700 N. Dixie Highway Bluffton, hosts a Jazzercize “Stars, Stripes & Sweat event with a patio for outdoor drinks and dining, according to Derek Dukes.

The event is at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 2 at the bowling alley.

For a sample of videos, visit:
www.facebook.com/SouthgateLanesInc/videos. 

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Events
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Riley Creek Arbor sponsors two free pool admission days in July

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 1, 2020 - 4:46pm

Riley Creek Arbor is sponsoring two  free pool admission events for the first 125 people at the Bluffton Community Pool later this month.

Here’s the plan:
Friday, July 17: noon to 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 18: 1 to 6 p.m.

Riley Creek Arbor of Gleaner Life Insurance Society regularly supports the local community through monetary and volunteer efforts. The Arbor consists of members from Bluffton, Lima and surrounding communities.

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Events
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Order your blueberries now

Bluffton delivery date Wednesday, July 15
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 1, 2020 - 4:17pm

Here's your chance to order fresh Michigan blueberries from Marlin Gerber. What you need to know:
• Order them immediately
 • Blueberries come in 10-pound boxes (6 quarts) for $27
   (Make check to Pam Raabe, or cash; no change available)
• Pick up is at the Raabe residence, 135 Beaver St., Bluffton, between 2 and 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 15.
• Email orders to [email protected] or text 419-302-3818. 
 • Masks are requested at pick up.

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Events
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GROB to the library rescue

Donates plexiglass and aluminum unit providing protection around the main floor front desk
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 1, 2020 - 3:47pm

GROB Systems to the rescue.

Thanks for volunteer efforts of the local manufacturer, Bluffton Public Library will have a customized plexiglass and aluminum unit providing over 20 feet of protection around the library’s main floor front desk area when it eventually reopens to the public.

Here’s how it all came together:

The library contacted ​Brian Schroeder of ​GROB when it was determined that the structure of the front desk would require a frame to anchor plexiglass partitions. 

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Bluffton Public Library
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