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Watch the sky on Saturday - it's a Venus and Jupiter show

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 26, 2016 - 4:13pm

The Ohio Northern University Observatory, Ada, will host the first public event of the season from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27.

A highlight will be the opportunity to view a conjunction of Jupiter and Venus, in which they pass as close as 4/60th of a degree from one another. The event is free and open to the public.

The observatory is located on the western part of campus near Wander Field.

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Bluffton population spurt

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 26, 2016 - 3:45pm

New students moved into Bluffton University campus on Friday, exploding the population of Bluffton. The first day of classes is Monday. Assisting move-ins at Hirschey Hall were members of the women's soccer team.

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Public Library in September - Busiest place on Main Street

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 26, 2016 - 3:26pm

September is packed with programs  and services at the Bluffton Public Library. Here's the schedule:

Registration for Fall Storytime opens on Sept. 1. Visit the library or call 419-358-5016 to register your 3-5 year old child. After registration, sessions begin on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. (starting Sept. 12) or Tuesdays at 10 a.m. (starting Sept. 13). For more information visit our website or email [email protected]. Please note that space are limited for this program.

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Bluffton's favorite fall event: Fall Festival, Sept. 24

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 26, 2016 - 3:09pm

Bluffton’s favorite fall event, the Fall Festival, takes place here Saturday, Sept. 24.

This is the 13th annual Fall Festival, and it offers many family-oriented activities throughout the community, according to Daren Lee of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio, who coordinates the festival.

Activities include an antique tractor show, lots of music and food, pony rides, inflatable bounce house, craft show and home expo, farmers’ market, historical exhibits, and horse and wagon rides between Mennonite Memorial Home and downtown.

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Serious accident near Mt. Cory closes north and south I-75

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 26, 2016 - 2:31pm

Bluffton rescue crews are on the scene of a traffic-stopping accident on Interstate 75. Bluffton sirens were heard around 1:30 p.m.

Both northbound and southbound I-75 is closed at this posting at 2:15 p.m. Southbound is backup up several miles north of Mt. Cory. Northbound is backed up to Beaverdam.

It appears that two semi trucks and at least one car are involved, however more vehicles could also be part of the accident. One semi is off the interstate in a field. Another is off the interstate.

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Girls' golf: Koenig fires a 45 in BHS win over Elmwood

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 26, 2016 - 11:24am

Bluffton girls' golfers defeated Elmwood on Aug. 25 at the Bluffton Golf Course by a 197 to 229 score. Alivia Koenig was medalist with a 45. Individual results are in the attachment.

 

 

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