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Jimmy Koogler 1947-2015

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 27, 2015 - 10:20am

James "Jimmy" L. Koogler, 68, died Oct. 23, 2015, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. 

Jimmy was born Sept. 8, 1947, in Lima to James and Margaret (Hefner) Koogler who preceded him in death.

Jimmy was active the Senior's program at Marimor Industries. He lived at Yale Bloom, Lima. Jimmy enjoyed looking through his magazines and drinking coffee. He loved being with people and never knew a stranger. Jimmy had many friends, caregivers and staff at Champaign Residential Services, Lima and Marimor who  loved him and enjoyed caring for him.

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Obituaries
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Daddy and Daughter Date Night, Nov. 15 at Pandora Missionary Church

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 27, 2015 - 9:29am

Pandora Missionary Church presents Daddy and Daughter Date Night, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 15, at the church on State Route 12.

The event is programmed for girls ages 4 through 6th grade. The evening includes entertainment, a dinner and a keepsake photo.

If fathers are unable to attend, an uncle, grandfather, older brother or father figure is welcome to participate.

Tickets are $25 per couple and $5 for each additional daughter. Tickets are on sale at Riley Creek Pharmacy, Pandora.

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Worship
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Football: Pirates crush Knights; fighting for playoffs

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 27, 2015 - 9:23am

By Sam Brauen
For the 12 Pirate seniors, there was no better way to walk off Harmon Field than with a big win under their belts.  Bluffton dominated Crestview 41-28 to move to 6-3 and keep their playoff push alive.  

Bluffton is now 6-3 and ninth in the most recent OHSAA computer rankings.  The top eight teams make the postseason. The Pirates will look for win number seven at Columbus Grove Friday.

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Dale and Etta Jo Huber celebrate 65th wedding anniversary

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 27, 2015 - 9:16am

Dale and Etta Jo Huber will celebrate 65 years of marriage with an open house reception for friends and family.

The reception is Sunday, Nov. 8, from 2:30 to­ 4:30 p.m. at Ebenezer Mennonite Church, 8905 Columbus Grove Road, Bluffton.

Dale Huber and Etta Jo Maynard were married on Jan. 21, 1951, at 10th Avenue Baptist Church in Columbus, Ohio, by Dr. Harry Ford.

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People
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In command

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 26, 2015 - 5:49pm

The Bluffton High School band's field commanders direct the halftime show on Friday. Senior commander is Amy Warren. Junior commander is Noah Woodruff.

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Chamber's mayoral candidate forum Wednesday night in middle school

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 26, 2015 - 5:28pm

Bluffton voters have a chance to make an educated decision on who to vote for in Bluffton’s mayoral race on Nov. 3.

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce invites voters to a mayoral candidate forum at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28, in the Bluffton middle school cafetorium. Door open at 7 p.m.

Three candidates seek the mayor’s office in the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election. The winner’s term begins Jan. 1, 2016. Candidates are Judy Augsburger, Jerry Cupples and David Steiner.

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Regional news
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