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No peanut brittle this holiday season

But, Senior Center has Gethsemani Farms fruitcake and 4 fudge selections
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 12, 2020 - 1:24pm

Due to covid-19 the Bluffton Senior Center is unable to make peanut brittle this year. But, it now offers Gethsemani Farms fudge and fruitcakes.

“Peanut brittle has always been one of the Center’s biggest fundraisers, a project that started in the early 1970s,” said Tonya Meyer, center director.

“To make the candy, 30 or more senior citizens need to stand shoulder to shoulder for several hours, which is not advisable during the pandemic.” 

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Regional news
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Bird's-eye-view a half century past

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 12, 2020 - 11:17am

Here's Bluffton from the air in a photo taken in 1966.

As a reference point, the Bluffton elementary building is near the center of the photo, more closely to 11 o'clock.

Main Street is horozontal midway in the photo.

The Bluffton College old baseball diamond is on the top left corner.

Perhaps the biggest change is that the municipal parking lot behind CVS Pharmacy does not yet exist. And several structures near the bottom of the photo show buildings on Vance Street  no longer standing.

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Historical Bluffton
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Tyler From was a UNOH graduate

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 12, 2020 - 10:03am

Tyler Curtis From, 36, died on Oct. 9, 2020. He was born to Marc and Teresa From on May 29, 1984, in Sturgis, Michigan, and grew up in Jerome, Michigan. 

Tyler graduated graduated from the University of Northwestern Ohio with a degree as a diesel technician. He married Laura Hursey on May 24, 2008.

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Obituaries
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Last week's poll results; invitation to take this week's poll

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 12, 2020 - 8:44am

Here are the Bluffton results from last week's poll. This week's poll asks your opinion on the electoral college versus a direct vote in presidential elections. Click here to take this week's poll.

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Regional news
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Apollo customer service programs open

Floral, cosmetology open now; culinary opening soon
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 12, 2020 - 6:31am

Apollo Career Center customer service programs, including floral, cosmetology and culinary, are opening the doors of their student-run businesses that are vital to the all around student experience, connecting to the community and hands-on learning.

• Floral Marketing Interiors runs the floral shop and operates from 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Tuesday – Friday.

The public is welcome to visit and find out about the special things they can create for weddings, special events, homecoming or prom. Masks are required.

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Regional news
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University’s Harvest Dinner returns as a drive-thru, prepaid event

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on October 12, 2020 - 6:00am

The Bluffton University Nutrition Association (BUNA) will host its annual Harvest Dinner, benefiting the Bluffton Community Assistance Corporation and the Churches United Pantry (CUP) in Lima, from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6.

The event will be held in a drive-thru format this year. Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.bluffton.edu/harvestdinner via PayPal or credit card.

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Bluffton University
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