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Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio promoting #GivingTuesday; here's how you can participate

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 30, 2015 - 11:36pm

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO) is joining thousands across the world who promote  #GivingTuesday on Dec. 1.  

“We are grateful to be part of a generous community which volunteers, visits, contributes and prays for the elders and staff of MHCO,” stated Doug Luginbill, Director of Resource Development and Church Relations. 

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People
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BCE open house Friday in new office located in Citizens National Bank

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 30, 2015 - 5:38pm

Three 2015 BCE business plan
competition winners will display
their products and services.

Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs will hold an open house from 1 to 4:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 4, in its new offices at 110 S. Main St., Bluffton. The new office is located in the Citizens National Bank building and has its own entrance to Main Street. A ribbon cutting is planned at 2 p.m.

“The open house enables entrepreneurs in our service area to learn more about the benefits that BCE offers,” said Brendon Matthews, BCE board president.

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Business
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All I want for Christmas...

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 30, 2015 - 4:50pm

"All I want for Christmas are my two front teeth, Santa." Mr. and Mrs. Claus met with kids of all ages in the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center on Nov. 28 following their arrival on the Bluffton Studebaker fire truck. 

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Blaze of Lights - just the facts, plus a photo series with Ronald McDonald -maybe you are in these photos

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 30, 2015 - 4:24pm

The 29th annual Bluffton Blaze of Lights isn’t history because it continues until Jan. 2.

CHECK OUT ALL OUR PHOTOS AND A VIDEO WITH AREA RESIDENTS POSING WITH RONALD McDONALD - AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

However, opening night was a success, as the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce-sponsored event packed Main Street five people deep to watch this year’s parade and stay for the Ream holiday folk art display lights to turn on.

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Regional news
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James Engle 1958-2015

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 30, 2015 - 3:41pm

James E. Engle, 57, died on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, at 12:58 p.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.      

He was born on Feb. 8, 1958 in Lima, Ohio to Phillip E. and Barbara Ann  (Underwood) Engle. His father is deceased and his mother survives in Bluffton, Ohio. He married Tammy J. Watkins on June 15, 2002 and she survives in Gomer.      

James worked at General Dynamics for 33 years as a welder. He was a 1976 graduate of Allen East High School.  He attended the County Line Church of the Brethren of rural Ada.   

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Obituaries
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Sheerer named HCAC Player of the Week

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 30, 2015 - 2:07pm

November 30, 2015

BLUFFTON, Ohio - Bluffton University’s Macey Sheerer (Bucyrus) helped the Beavers move to 4-0 following wins over Heidelberg and Kalamazoo and has been named the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week.

The sophomore standout scored 25 points with 10 rebounds in an 85-79 win over Heidelberg on Tuesday and added 12 points with seven rebounds and two assists in a 74-58 win at Kalamazoo. For the week, Sheerer averaged 18.5 points and 8.5 rebounds per game while shooting 63.6 percent (14-for-22) from the field. 

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Bluffton University
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