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Here's the update on who plows snow

If you plow, add your name to this free listing
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 18, 2021 - 9:04am

The following persons plow snow for residents and businesses. If you plow snow, add your name to our list by contacting [email protected]. This list is continually updated.

• Snow plowing (skid steer with blade or tractor)
Wayne Augsburger (419)230-0182
• Snow Plowing (4 wheeler with blade)
Jordan Motter (567)712-4755
• We are fully insured and available 24/7 

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Bluffton schools move to remote learning today

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 18, 2021 - 8:01am

 Bluffton schools moved from a 2-hour morning delay to a total remote learning day, Thursday, Feb. 18.

The announcement was made on Ohio Alerts at 7:50 a.m. Bluffton has reached its five-day limit of school cancellations for the year and moved to remote learning as an option, which will not extend the school year,

 

 

 

 

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Regional news
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Christian, Sr., and Anna Burkhalter Amstutz

Our Swiss connection - part 14
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 18, 2021 - 6:09am

This is the 14th installment in this series. Click here for the previous installment.

A word about this series: 
Several viewers inquire about the sources of material in these columns. Here is the answer.

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Columnists
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It was Nov. 16, 1956 - Elvis in Troy's Hobart Arena

16-year-old Bluffton girls – Mary Steiner, Jane Alspach, Sue Crawfis and Susan Hauenstein were there
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 17, 2021 - 10:03pm

For more information about "Bluffton Anthology" click here.

16-year-old Bluffton girls – Mary Steiner, Jane Alspach, Sue Crawfis and Susan Hauenstein saw Elvis

On Nov. 16, 1956, Elvis Presley’s hit song Love Me Tender was released. On Nov. 21, 1956, Love Me Tender, Elvis’s first movie was released. On Nov. 24, 1956, Elvis Presley played two shows at the Hobart Arena in Troy, Ohio. Tickets sold for $2.50.

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Iconoclast View
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30 degrees outside, but let's talk about the swimming pool

Village park and recreation committee recommends wages and rates for 2021
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 17, 2021 - 3:26pm

It's 30 degrees, or less, outside, but Bluffton council’s park and recreation committee has the swimming pool on its mind.

Committee members Ben Stahl and Mitch Kingsley presented several recommends to council, which were approved on Feb. 8. The recommendations came from a Feb. 3 committee meeting with Jennifer Wilson, pool manager.

Several actions involve establishing positions, wages and rates for the 2021 season. Those amounts are attached below this story. There will be no admission price increases in 2021.

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Public Meetings
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Haley Baker graduates from Baldwin Wallace; Heather Kahle from Ohio University

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 17, 2021 - 2:55pm

Two Bluffton High School graduates participated in fall and winter commencements. 

Haley Baker graduated from Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, with a Bachelor of Science: Psychology.

Heather Kahle graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (baccalaureate nursing) from Ohio University's College of Health Sciences and Professions.

 

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