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Bluffton Hospital's new year's baby

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 14, 2020 - 2:07pm

The first baby of 2020 has arrived at Bluffton Hospital. Born Jan. 10 at 9:16 a.m. Parents Ian and Michelle Stuhler as well as big brother, Deacon, of Findlay,  welcomed baby Hazel Nicole. She weighs 7 pounds, 10 ounces and is 19 ¾ inches long. 
 

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U.S. 30 eastbound rest area closed this week

Posted by LizGH on January 14, 2020 - 1:56pm

The rest areas on U.S. 30 eastbound, between Cairo and Beaverdam will close on Tuesday, Jan. 14 for concrete repairs, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. The rest area is expected to reopen Friday, Jan. 17. 

The work is being performed by Armcorp Construction, Inc., Celina.

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Regional news
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Village to replace over 1,400 water meters in 2020

Two property purchases announced on Monday
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 14, 2020 - 1:23pm

This story was updated Tuesday evening, Jan. 14 - The Bentley Road realignment will not affect any residences. It will simply make the the approach to Main Street connect directly across from Parkview Drive.

A water meter replacement project involving over 1,400 meter will take place in 2020 by the village.

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Public Meetings
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Adult literacy discussion tonight at Bluffton library

Lima Literacy Council Director and GED/ASPIRE Coordinator with Lima City Schools will be at Bluffton Public Library tonight at 6 p.m.
Posted by Bluffton Public... on January 14, 2020 - 12:58pm

Lima Literacy Council Director, Ken Blanchard and GED/ASPIRE Coordinator with Lima City Schools, Laura Ball will be at Bluffton Public Library tonight at 6 p.m. The library invites community members to join for a discussion about adult literacy in our community.

The two speakers will share their knowledge of the effects of different types of low literacy in individuals in our community, and our community as a whole, and will explain the services that the Lima Literacy Council offers in our area.

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Bluffton Public Library
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Trevor Bassitt competes in Findlay

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 14, 2020 - 11:02am

Bluffton High School track standout Trevor Bassitt, now at Ashland University, competed in the Findlay indoor open meet on Jan. 11. Jamie Nygaard was there and shares these two photos with viewers.

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Sports
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Ruth Anne Frankhauser Lewis 1941-2020

Bluffton HS and Bluffton College graduate
Posted by Icon K on January 14, 2020 - 6:00am

Ruth Anne (Frankhauser) Lewis, 78, of Ohio City, died Jan. 12, 2020, at her residence.

Mrs. Lewis was born July 13, 1941, in Bluffton, to the late Levi and Mildred (Cotant) Frankhauser.

On Dec. 23, 1961, she married Kenneth L. Lewis, who preceded her in death.

She was an honor graduate of Bluffton High School and Bluffton College.  She was a head start teacher. She retired from the Farm Bureau and Nationwide Insurance, both in Van Wert.

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Obituaries
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