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This one is a street address

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 1, 2010 - 4:38am

142 M is a long-time Bluffton plate. It belongs to Korean War veteran Morris Groman, 142 Kibler St.

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Swing batter, batter, batter

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 31, 2010 - 7:52pm
Swing batter, batter, batter

Girls' softball season is underway as warm weather dried area playing fields. Bluffton faced Allen East on March 31. The Pirates collected a hit against the Mustang pitcher on this play.

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All village Internet service turned off on Sunday

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 31, 2010 - 4:20pm

All Internet service in Bluffton will be turned off on Easter Sunday as a precaution against potential wireless router damage. The blackout will occur from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m, Sunday, April 4, according to officials who have planned the event.

When no Internet service available, some Internet addicts will search for hot spots in the village that may be high enough on ground to pick up signals, although it is doubtful that many areas will be discovered.

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Blanchard Valley Hospital among top 5% in U.S. for patient safety

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 31, 2010 - 12:23pm

Blanchard Valley Hospital is a recipient of the 2010 HealthGrades Patient Safety Excellence AwardTM, meaning that its patient safety ratings are in the top 5% of U.S. hospitals.

This award was based on a new study released today by HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization. Blanchard Valley is one of only 17 hospitals in Ohio and one of only 238 hospitals in the country to receive this designation.

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Mildred Fay Morrison 1916-2010

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 31, 2010 - 12:20pm

Mildred Fay Morrison, 94, of Russels Point, passed away at 7 a.m., Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at the Beckett House in New Concord, Ohio.

She was born in Hancock County to the late Clarence E. and Blanche E. (Abbott) Wells. She married William A. Morrison and he preceded her in death in 2002.

She was also preceded in death by a son, William Wells Morrison; a
grandson; son-in-law, Dennis Bame; two brothers, Richard and James Lee
Wells and five sisters, Margaret M. Swanson; Mary Ellen Jackson; Ruth
Wells; Patricia Poppe and Donna Jean Werner.

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Obituaries
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Bluffton Hospital groundbreaking April 8

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 31, 2010 - 10:23am

Bluffton Hospital will host a groundbreaking ceremony for its facility expansion on Thursday, April 8 at 1:30 p.m. The event will feature remarks by Bill Watkins, Bluffton Hospital's chief administrative officer, as well as others involved with the project. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call (419) 423-5551.

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