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Incoming Bluffton University student-athlete dies in vehicle accident

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 8, 2019 - 11:07am

An incoming Bluffton University student-athletic was killed in a motor vehicle accident in Hamilton County on Aug. 6.

Here is the story from The Daily Advocate (Greenville):

WHITEWATER TOWNSHIP – Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Neil reports a fatal motor vehicle crash which occurred in the 8900 block of S.R. 128 (Hamilton Cleves Road) in Whitewater Township on August 6th, 2019 at 11:26 a.m.

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Sign-up underway for adult volleyball, flag football and youth volleyball

Offered by Bluffton Family Recreation
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 7, 2019 - 4:44pm

Sign-up for several youth and adult programs is now underway at Bluffton Family Recreation, according to Daniel Tinch, executive director.

Adult coed volleyball
Sept. 5 to Oct. 10
Games played Thursdays from 7 to 10 p.m.
Registration: $150 per team

Grades 3 and 4 volleyball
Aug. 31 to Oct. 5
Practices Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m.
Games Saturdays, 10 a.m.
Members $30; non-members $60

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Free school supplies distributed on Aug. 10

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 7, 2019 - 3:48pm

The Bluffton Ministerial Association and Bluffton Community Assistance Program will provide free school supplies to Bluffton school district children on the free and/or reduced lunch program again this year.

The distribution takes place from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 10, at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 223 W. College Ave., Bluffton.

The sponsoring groups suggest to call the church to enroll your child at 419-358-5641.

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Bluffton's ever-changing scene

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 7, 2019 - 2:24pm

The new bridge over Riley Creek on Jefferson Street changes daily. Here's its appearance on Aug. 6. Additional photos in this series go back to early June.

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BHS flag corps returns to the '80s

Will perform Momma Mia routine at county fair competition
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 7, 2019 - 2:01pm

Several rehearsal photos at the bottom of this story -

It’s a retro year – meaning music from the ‘80s ­­– for the Bluffton High School flag corps, which began practicing this week for the upcoming performance season.

The young group includes five juniors, three sophomores and two freshmen. This year’s corps director is Jackie Bourassa. Captains are Elizabeth Bourassa and Bella Angel.

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Signage enhacements coming to Thayer Road and U.S. 30

Intersection scene of accident in January and two within the past month
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 7, 2019 - 1:33pm

ODOT is investigating the feasibility of installing an eastbound right turn lane from U.S. 30 onto Thayer Road as well as other alternatives to make the intersection safer.

Signage enhancements at the Thayer Road and U.S. 30 intersection northeast of Lima in Allen County will be made this week to provide additional information to motorists.

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