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Bluffton Presbyterian Church Ash Wednesday service at 7 p.m.

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 2, 2014 - 12:27pm

Bluffton Presbyterian Church, 112 N. Main St.  will begin the Lenten journey with a worship service March 5 at 7 p.m. Pastor Dave Good will offer the imposition of ashes and the disposition of ashes as we consider Isaiah 58, “This is the fast I choose.”

The choir, directed by Linda Sycks, will offer “Kyrie”, arranged by Jay Rouse, which includes music based on Symphony No. 9 by Antonin Dvorak. This piece features an English Horn solo with Jeremy Szabo. Jack Henry Neff will play an unaccompanied cello solo and Jayne McGarrity will play organ selections.

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Worship
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Village gets $113,100 grant for Kibler water main project; Garmatter project still a possiblity

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 2, 2014 - 11:40am

The Village of Bluffton has received a $113,100 grant from the Ohio Public Works Commission, Columbus, to assist in the cost of the Kibler Street water main replacement project. Funding will be available on July 1.

Another possible grant has yet to be decided upon. The village hopes to receive a grant for financial assistance for a Garmatter water main replacement project.
That grant is through the Small Community Program.

Jamie Mehaffie, village administrator, will explain the grants at Monday’s Bluffton council meting.

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Public Meetings
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Women's bball: Beavers fall in HCAC tourney opener

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 2, 2014 - 11:21am

Stats http://www.bluffton.edu/athletics/womensbasketball/2014/02-28-wb.htm

The Bluffton University women's basketball team had a Heartland Conference semi-final berth in its sights with a 45-33 lead and 15:44 on the clock before #5 seed Manchester University turned up the defensive pressure and rallied for a 65-62 victory on Friday, Feb. 28.

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Bluffton University
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Hannah Conley breaks Bradford powerlifting meet record

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 2, 2014 - 11:16am

Bluffton High School athlete Hannah Conley broke a Bradford Powerlifting meet record for squat in her weight class with 280 pounds, according to Kelly Prichard, coach. Here are all the Bluffton team results at the meet.

Bradford Powerlifting Meet Results 2014

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Sports
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February's average temperature was 10 degrees lower than normal

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 2, 2014 - 10:53am

Who cares if March comes in like a lion or a lamb. It’s just great to say: “March!”

And, looking behind us, here is the February’s weather summary, provided by Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

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Regional news
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Bluffton's Battle of the Badges Sunday at 2 p.m.

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 1, 2014 - 10:22pm

Time for Round 2.

The Bluffton fire department takes on the Bluffton police department in the second annual Battle of the Badges basketball game. The police team hopes to defend their title from last year’s inaugural contest.

The event, at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 2, at the Sommer Center at Bluffton University, is free and open to the public. Donations are accepted at the door.

The fund-raiser will include raffles, door prizes, a 50-50 drawing, concessions and the chance for a half-court shot.

Proceeds benefit Bluffton’s emergency services.

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Regional news
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