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Janice A. Brewster worked at Southgate Lanes

Janice A. Brewster, 82, passed away January 7, 2024 at Willow Ridge-Betty House, Bluffton. Janice was born February 7, 1941 in Bluffton to the late Myron and Mary (Scott) Triplehorn. On July 2, 1960 she married Willard Brewster who preceded her in death on November 1, 2018. 

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Public invitation to participate in Masterworks chorus

Rehearsals for Bluffton University’s Masterworks Concert will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays each week starting Jan. 16 in the Gilliom Room of Mosiman Hall on campus. Dress rehearsals will take place on Wednesday, April 10 and Saturday, April 13. 

January 9 Winter Weather Advisory

A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect for the US National Weather Service Northern Indiana forecast area from 1-7 AM EST Tuesday, January 9.

North of US 24, snow totals of 2-4" are expected, while south of US 24, totals will be between 1-3". Heavy, wet snow will quickly change to heavy rain around daybreak, leading to a tricky morning commute. Roads will be slick and slushy so take it slow! Untreated roads are likely to become hazardous for travel. Roads conditions will gradually improve throughout the morning as temperatures rise above freezing.

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PHOTO Should there be enough snow

There was enough snow on January 7 to transform Bluffton's Motter Metro Park from a study in beige to a wonderland of white. Should the area ever get enough snow for snow sports, signs remind visitors that snowmobiles are not allowed in the park.

Bluffton University sports recap, January 1-6

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Women’s Basketball comeback falls short in 60-57 loss to MSJ
(January 3) BLUFFTON__The Bluffton University women's basketball team trailed by as many as 18 points early in the third quarter, but MSJ had to use everything left in the tank to hold off the Beavers for a 60-57 win over Bluffton on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. The home team fell to 3-9 overall and 1-4 in the Heartland Conference, while MSJ improved to 10-2 and 4-1 in the HCAC.

MSJ pulls away for 87-67 win over Men’s Basketball
(January 3) CINCINNATI__The Bluffton University men's basketball team trailed 40-27 at the half on the way to an 87-67 victory for Mount St. Joseph on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Bluffton fell to 4-8 overall and 0-5 in the Heartland Conference, while the Lions improved to 3-9 and 3-2 in the HCAC.

Women’s Basketball thumps Franklin 72-54 in HCAC clash
(January 6) BLUFFTON__The Bluffton University women's basketball team dominated Franklin College in a 72-54 victory over the Grizzlies on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. Bluffton improved to 4-9 overall and 2-4 in the Heartland Conference, while FC dropped just its second conference game, falling to 9-4 and 4-2 in the HCAC.

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First BVHS DAISY Award Recipient is Lauren Phillips

Lauren Phillips, RN, has received the first DAISY Award at Blanchard Valley Health System.

The DAISY Award is an international recognition program honoring nurses who have made a special difference in the lives of their patients. 

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