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Earth’s ‘fever’ demands attention: Toledo scientist

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 14, 2015 - 5:50pm

A parent wouldn’t take a child with a fever of 1.5 degrees to the emergency room. But that parent would give the child medicine and keep an eye on the fever, a University of Toledo scientist said Oct. 13 at Bluffton University.

Dr. Andrew Jorgensen suggested that humans take the same approach to the Earth, whose average surface temperature has warmed by about 1.5 degrees since 1880.

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Bluffton University

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Amish cider, Amish candy and Buckeyes now available at Springfield Fireworks Gift Shop

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 14, 2015 - 5:32pm

Springfield Fireworks Gift Shop, 490 State Route 103, Bluffton, now offers Amish cider, Amish candy and Buckeyes, according to John Beagle.

The shop continues to also offer homemade fudge, Minnetonka moccasins, Durango boots and sterling silver jewelry, in addition to an assortment of other items.

Springfield Fireworks Gift Shop
490 SR 103
Bluffton

419-358-3490
Open daily 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Business

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Indiana hospitality shared with Bluffton University football team

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 14, 2015 - 5:16pm

Note: Here's an interesting story from the Franklin County (Indiana) Observer website. It's about Denny Dorrel, Bluffton University football coach, and the Bluffton team, when they played at Hanover recently. The story and photos are by Sara Duffy.

Homecoming for Denny Dorrel

Last week was the Franklin County High School (FCHS) homecoming game and parade. This week was a very special homecoming for 1997 FCHS graduate Denny Dorrel. It was complete with balloons, cheering fans and a football team.

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Sports