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Manager of Ottawa McDonald's receives global award

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on May 5, 2016 - 4:06pm

Jenny Sumption, Manager of the McDonald’s Restaurant in Ottawa, has won a Ray Kroc Award, an accolade that recognizes the top performing McDonald's restaurant managers globally.

Sumption was one of 340 McDonald’s Managers around the world, representing the top one percent, to receive the honor, which includes a cash prize and a trophy.

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Bluffton Relay for Life/Hope annual garage sale Saturday

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 5, 2016 - 3:33pm

Bluffton Relay for Life/Hope will hold its annual garage sale Saturday, May 7, behind the Bluffton Farmers' Market in the school parking lot.

Sale hours are  8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. From 11:30 a.m. to the end of the sale everything is one-half off.

For more details contact Lynda Best at 419-296-2790

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Events
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Putnam County Boxing Club hosts Black Swamp Romp on May 7

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 5, 2016 - 6:05am

Putnam County Boxing Club hosts the Black Swamp Romp at 3 p.m., Saturday, May 7, at the old Pandora School building, 301 N. Jefferson St.

Walt Lanthrop of Columbus Grove is the Putnam County coach. The event brings many boxing clubs from Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and West Virginia. 

This is a boxing club for youth, both boys and girls. It teaches discipline, athleticism and respect.

 Lanthrop also teaches boxercize, an evening fitness program to help boxers keep in shape. 

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Sports
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Fishing at the Buckeye

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 4, 2016 - 5:03pm

It may be a rainy week in Bluffton, but last Sunday worked well for this year's Bluffton Sportsmen's Club trout derby. Here's a view of the Buckeye through one of the playground pieces.

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It's a big weekend at Bluffton University...May Day weekend and commencement

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 4, 2016 - 4:56pm

Sarah Thompson, executive director of Christian Peacemaker Teams, will address the Bluffton University graduating class during the May 8 ceremony in the Sommer Center. 

Thompson was named the executive director of CPT in Jan. 2014.  She travels extensively for the organization to build partnerships to transform violence and oppression. Thompson has also worked in the international peace movement as a public speaker and community organizer. 

In addition to commencement there are several additional on campus weekend events.

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Bluffton University
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Blanchard River Watershed Partnership involved in two Riley projects

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 4, 2016 - 4:02pm

The Blanchard River Watershed Partnership is currently involved in two Riley Creek projects, according to Phil Martin, director.

• The BRWP has two Great Lakes Basin grants in the Allen County portion of Lower Riley Creek and in Middle Riley Creek watersheds this year. Both grants are for Best Management Practices with the farmers. Martin said that there is still funding available and persons with questions should call him

• BRWP will conduct water quality monitoring during late June and September.

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