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Meet the district-bound BHS softball team

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 16, 2016 - 2:15pm

Bluffton High School's girls' softball team advanced to the district  tournament over the weekend.

BHS beat Coldwater 7 to 3 on May 11 in the Division III district semi quaterfinals  (formerly called sectional semis).

BHS then beat Patrick Henry 2 to 1 on May 13 in the Division III district quarterfinals ( formerly called sectional finals)

BHS advanced to Division III Districts at Bath. The Pirates will play Allen East at 5 p.m., Wednesday, May 18.

The winner advances to district finals at 5 p.m., Friday,  May 20.

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Sports
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This week's specials at Jeanne's Kitchen

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 16, 2016 - 2:12pm

Lunch Specials for May 17-20:

~Tuesday~

*Vegetable Beef Soup

*Pastrami on Croissant

*Chicken Quesadilla

*Greek Salad with Chicken

~Wednesday~ 
*Asparagus Soup

*Perch Platter

*Ham Sliders with Sidewinder Potatoes

*Falafel Salad with Hummus

~Thursday~

*Salad Bar

*Meatloaf Sandwich

~Friday~
*Tomato Bisque Soup

*Ravioli with Artichoke Hearts
*Grilled Cheese with Tomato & Bacon

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Columnists
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Jon Parkins was a 1978 graduate of Bluffton High School

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 16, 2016 - 2:05pm

Jon R. Parkins, 56, died on May 13, 2016, at the James Center in Columbus. He was born March 29, 1960, in Bluffton, Ohio, to William H. Parkins and Katherine V. Parkins, both of whom preceded him in death.

Jon graduated from Bluffton High school in 1978, and later attended Malone College on a track scholarship as well as Ohio State University.

He was employed at Tower Automotive of Bluffton. He was a competitive track and field athlete and later coach of men’s track and field, girls’ softball, and both boys’ and girls’ basketball.

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Obituaries
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Street repair means no parking on Garmatter, Kibler and Harmon Road

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 15, 2016 - 10:33pm

Street repair will begin in Bluffton on Monday on Garmatter Street, Kibler Street and Harmon Road.

The street surface will be milled and removed in preparation for a new layer of asphalt.  

There will be no street parking until the milling is completed in the area, according to Bluffton police.

 

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Regional news
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Young Pirate track fans

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 15, 2016 - 10:27pm

Time out for a little popcorn, and better check the phone, too. These Bluffton youngsters, Willow and Meadow, were on hand to root for Chad Veit at the Northwest Conference track and field prelims on Thursday in Ada. Chad, a Bluffton freshman, ran in the 100 and 400 meter dashes. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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People
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If council passes water surcharge on Monday all water bills go up $19 per month

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 15, 2016 - 10:15pm

Bluffton council will consider the final reading of an ordinance that sets a surcharge on water and sewer accounts during its Monday evening meeting.

If enacted, the legislation will add $19 per month to every resident's water bill.

In other action, council will review a report of property maintenance violations going back to 2013 of a residence at 145 W. Riley St.

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Public Meetings
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