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No fireworks June 27

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 25, 2015 - 2:29pm

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has postponed the Saturday, June 27, fireworks at Bluffton University. With a 60-80 percent chance of rain the forecast the chamber decided to reschedule the event for later this summer. A reschedule date is not yet set.

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Shirley's donates $4,620 to University of Findlay's free literacy program

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 24, 2015 - 5:58pm

The Clubhouse, The University of Findlay’s free literacy program for children in Hancock County and surrounding areas, received $4,620 from Bluffton-based Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn Co.

The funding will help pay for The Clubhouse’s tutors.

Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn Company representatives presented a check to Clubhouse organizers on Monday during the closing celebration of the Summer 2015 3-2-1 Program, which provides free small group tutoring on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

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Bluffton Farmers' Market vendor Anita Willow has a pie for you

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 24, 2015 - 4:59pm

500 pies a year.

That’s only an estimate of the number of pies Anita Willow, Bluffton Farmers’ Market vendor, bakes in a year. 

This is the 10th season as a Bluffton Farmers’ Market vendor for Willow of Arlington. 

MORE PHOTOS AT BOTTOM OF STORY.

What pie flavors might customers find - as these are in season or on a typical Saturday – at the market?

Here’s a sample list:

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Pig barn - with up to 2,500 pigs - going up in Orange Township

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 24, 2015 - 3:25pm

Story and photo by Amy Eddings
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The stereotype of country living is that everyone knows everyone else’s business. That didn’t hold true for neighbors of a new pig barn being built in Hancock County, less than a quarter mile from Hardin County resident Liz Vogt.

“I walk their creek,” she said of the Daft family farm. “I saw that [crews] were digging. I thought I’d go up and see what they were doing. I thought, wouldn’t it be nice if they were building a new barn."

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Richland Manor car show June 26

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on June 24, 2015 - 9:58am

Wheels will be turning as vintage and classic cars cruise to Richland Manor's Car Show Friday, June 26, from 4-7 p.m. Trophies will be awarded to the top five cars/truck and best motorcycle.

We invite the community to view the cars and enjoy some food. Please bring a canned food item to be donated to the local food pantry. For more information, contact Richland Manor, 7400 Swaney Road, 419-643-3161.

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McComb Region Heart and Soul project kicks off July 4

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 24, 2015 - 8:59am

Two-Year Project Aims to Get Community Input on McComb’s Future

On July 4, McComb Region Heart & Soul  formally kicks off a project that aims to involve the community in planning for McComb’s future, Project Coordinator Joe Wasson announced.

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