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A story about a woman who voted in Bluffton in 1915

Today is the 100th anniversary of the ratification of women's rights to vote
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 18, 2020 - 3:04pm

100 years ago today. The 19th amendment guaranteed all American women the right to vote.

Somewhere in a collection of family photos is a 1920 snapshot of my Hahn grandparents, Bertha and Fred, standing in front of their home at 216 W. Elm St., Bluffton.

I know it was 1920 because taped to the window behind them was a Harding for president poster. I never felt the significance of the snapshot recently – today in fact, in really struck home.

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Iconoclast View
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Riley Street, here we come

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 18, 2020 - 2:50pm

That's correct. Riley Street, here comes the next extension to the Bentley Road pedestrian and bike path. Power lines are moved and the roadbed is dug. As work continues a virtual ribbon cutting is projected mid-September. This view is from the Riley Street corner looking south. The next photo is from Richland Drive looking north.

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Volunteer drivers needed for Our Daily Bread Mobile Meals

MHCO hopes to relaunch the program
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 18, 2020 - 1:44pm

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio is exploring renewing its previously suspended Our Daily Bread Mobile Meals Program, according to Chris Moser, director of resource development and church relations.

The popular program was suspended with the arrival of covid-19 in Ohio.

Moser said that it is hoped the program can restart, which is available from Mennonite Memorial Home of Bluffton and Hilty Home of Pandora.

“But, prior to making an announcement on its continuation,” he said, “we are making an appeal for needed volunteer drivers."

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Regional news
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So, you think you know Bluffton?

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 18, 2020 - 11:20am

So, you think you know Bluffton? Okay, where is this mail box? Answer tomorrow.

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Regional news
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Mustangs edge Pirates by 1 stroke

In four-team NWC match
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 18, 2020 - 11:00am

By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The Bluffton golf team played well in a tight four-team Northwest Conference match Monday at the Bluffton Golf Course.

Allen East edged the co-host Pirates by one stroke to win, 166-167. Paulding (173) was third, followed by Ada (210).

Jaden Coonfare and Kenny Lovett each led Bluffton with a round of 40, good for a third place tie. Pirate Wes Brauen registered a 42, while teammate Michael Minnig added 45.

Jacob Boisvert (48) and Kyler Kinn (55) rounded out the Bluffton efforts.

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Sports
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2020 ONU Holiday Spectacular canceled

Due to COVID-19 restrictions and health concerns
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on August 18, 2020 - 6:00am

FROM ADA ICON - Due to COVID-19 restrictions and health concerns, “The ONU Holiday Spectacular” has been canceled for 2020. 

Although this decision is regrettable, it is also the only reasonable choice in the current environment, especially in regards to protecting the health of the many performers and others involved in this production, including Ohio Northern students as well as other members of the university and area communities, in addition to guests and theater staff members.

Plans are to again host the extravaganza in 2021 and beyond.

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