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First National's Valentine tree

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 10, 2021 - 2:49pm

Don't toss out your Christmas tree. For example, this holiday tree in the First National Bank lobby, has a second life as a Valentine's Day tree. And, according to the staff, life will continue in March with a St. Patrick's Day tree theme.

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Feb. 16 Chocolate Walk benefits Bluffton nonprofits

Limited tickets on sale in 10 downtown shops
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 10, 2021 - 2:37pm

Bluffton’s second annual downtown Chocolate Walk will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16. Nine Bluffton merchants are selling tickets in advance and providing wrapped, individually portioned chocolate treats.

Tickets are $10 each and a maximum of 200 tickets will be sold. The full ticket price will be donated to the Bluffton Community Assistance Program and Bluffton nonprofits supported by the United Way of Greater Lima.

For the health and safety of all, masks are required and guests are reminded to always follow store capacity guidance.

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Events
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Pirate boys edged by Elida in squeaker

Next up for BHS another WBL-foe Kenton
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 10, 2021 - 2:19pm

By Cort Reynolds
ELIDA - Homestanding Elida outscored Bluffton by six points in the second half to pull out a close 64-60 victory in non-conference boys basketball action Tuesday night. 

The Pirates trailed 15-12 after the first period, but Bluffton rallied to grab a 31-29 edge at intermission as Carson Soper scored eight second-period points. 

Elida inched in front 47-46 after three periods of play. The Bulldogs then canned 10 of 15 fourth period foul shots to win the quarter 17-14 and hold on for the four-point victory.

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Sports
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Waterford Hotel Group to manage ONU’s The Inn

Connecticut-based company manages 36 hotels in 9 states
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 10, 2021 - 2:13pm

Ohio Northern University has announced that hospitality corporation Waterford Hotel Group is now handling management of The Inn at Ohio Northern University, 401 W. College Ave. The transition took place on Jan. 18.

Waterford Hotel Group, a Connecticut-based industry leader for more than 30 years, manages 36 hotels in nine states, such as a Westin in Columbus and a Comfort Inn in Piqua and on college campuses such as Amherst College, Williams College and Gettysburg College.

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Business
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So, you think you know Bluffton? The answer

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 10, 2021 - 6:51am

So, you think you know Bluffton? Here's the answer below. It's the entrance to the Bluffton village park.

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Regional news
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Heartland adjusts fan attendance policy

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 9, 2021 - 3:03pm

In an announcement made prior to the first championships of the 2020-21 academic year, the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) adjusted its current fan policy as it relates to attendance at indoor athletic events on its member institutional campuses following a vote of the Council of Presidents.
 

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Bluffton University
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