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Volunteer opportunities at MHCO

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 13, 2021 - 4:53pm

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio offers the following volunteer opportunities this month. Persons interested may contact Chris Moser,  [email protected],  419-358-1015 extension 263.

At Mennonite Memorial Home
Medical Transport drivers: (Licensed driver to take residents to Bluffton Lima Findlay area doctors’ appointments)

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Friday's senior citizen breakfast moves indoors

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 13, 2021 - 4:35pm

A senior breakfast returns tomorrow, according to Greg Denecker, Bluffton school superintendent.

Bluffton schools will host a senior citizen breakfast performance with the BHS jazz band at 8:30 a.m., Friday, May 14, in the Middle School cafetorium.

Bluffton school students are not in session on Friday.

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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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