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Rachel Schutz memorial service postponed

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 11, 2020 - 12:33pm

The memorial service for Rachel Schutz scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, at Union Chapel Missionary Church has been postponed until a later date which will be announced when scheduled.

Click here for her previously posted obituary.

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Barbara Slapin was a Bluffton High School graduate

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 11, 2020 - 11:18am

Barbara Jean Slapin, 87, died Nov. 9, 2020, at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay.  Barbara was born July 12, 1933, in Bluffton to the late Arthur and Cleota "Cody" (Lanning) Lewis.  She was married to Billy Slapin who preceded her in death.  

Barbara graduated from Bluffton High School. She retired from Jana's Coatcheckers in New York City.  

Survivors include two children, Jana Slapin of Bluffton, Deron (Roberlyna) Slapin of Paterson, New Jersey; two grandchildren, Blaze and Dexel Slapin; sister, Mary Coletta of Bluffton and a brother, Ray Lewis of Chicago, Illinois.  

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Letter: First time both JV and Varsity Bluffton Bucs win Super Bowls

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 11, 2020 - 6:21am

Icon viewers:

Bluffton has a lot of great football to look forward in the community years. Here are the accomplishments made by both Bluffton Bucs midget football teams this year,  starting with the Varsity.

They have been in the Super Bowl 3 of the last 4 years and have won as 4th graders and as 6th graders. They have talent across the board and many have started all 4 years of their Bucs career.

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So, you think you know Bluffton - answer

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 11, 2020 - 6:16am

So, you think you know Bluffton? Okay, where is this? Check the photo below.

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COVID-19 Update: Unprecedented spike in hospital admissions

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 10, 2020 - 2:44pm

Yesterday Governor DeWine was joined by incoming Ohio Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff and leaders of the Ohio Hospital Association to discuss the status of hospital capacity in Ohio as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to surge throughout the state.

There are currently over 2,500 hospitalizations statewide, up from 2,000 hospitalizations on Thursday. A total of 154 hospitalizations were reported in the last 24 hours alone.

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Meals still available for Friday's Emmanuel UCC drive-thru fish fry

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 10, 2020 - 2:34pm

Emmanuel United Church of Christ, 8374 Phillips Road, Bluffton, will hold a fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13. Meals are $8 for adults and $4 for youth 10 and under.

This is a drive-thru take out only (no dining in) and you may pay with you pick up your meals.

Adult meal: four pices of fish, cheesy potatoes, green beans, coleslaw and cookie

Child meal: 2 pieces of fish, cheesy potatoes, green beans, applesauce and cookie

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