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They played basketball during the 1918 flu epidemic

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 6, 2020 - 3:23pm

This Bluffton College men’s basketball team play its games during the 1918 flu epidemic and were not yet called "Beavers."

Front from left, Vernon Ramseyer and Gordon Bixel.

Center, Menno Lehmann, Oliver Kratz (coach) and Donavin Baumgartner, captain

Top, Herbert Gottshall, Ezra  Moser, Harold Guth andAllen Day. Not photographed, the team manager was Wilmer Shelly.

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Historical Bluffton
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Make it your business

BCE live stream discussion on July 30
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 6, 2020 - 1:22pm

Three local businesses will join the BCE for a live stream discussion, "Make It Your Business: Setting Up a Side Hustle." The live stream is set for Thursday, July 30, according to Paula Scott of Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs.

The event is co-hosted by the Bluffton Public Library as part of its summer reading program. To register, email [email protected].

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Business
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Free earrings with purchase of $25 at Boutique 415

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 6, 2020 - 10:42am

Boutique 415, located at 415 N. Main St., Bluffton has a July 6-11 special, which offers customers free earings with a minimum purchase of $25 says Joan Frederick, owner.

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Business
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Jeffrey Bugner 1957-2020

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 6, 2020 - 10:26am

Jeffrey W. "Jeff" Bugner, 62 of Rawson, died July 4, 2020, at Bluffton Hospital. Jeff was born Sept. 11, 1957, in Fostoria, to Martin Bugner and Gail (Baker) McKelvey, who preceded him in death.

On December 17, 1988, he married Cathlene "Cathy" (Settlemire) Bugner, who survives him in Rawson. Jeff attended Findlay High School and was a self-employed jack of all trades. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion and Moose Lodge #199. Jeff enjoyed bowling, racing, fishing and sports, especially the Ohio State Buckeyes, Detroit Tigers and the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Obituaries
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Pool at the max

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 5, 2020 - 1:22pm

As temperatures rise so does attendance at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool. Here's a view of what the pool looks like at its new 100 maximum swimmers.

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Governor announces public health safety advisory alert system

Allen County now at Level 2 - increased exposure and spread
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 5, 2020 - 1:05pm

 Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Thursday a new Ohio Public Health Advisory Alert System that will help make clear the dangers of COVID-19 in Ohio counties.

As COVID-19 cases in the state rise, DeWine said the color-coded system is built on data to assess the spread of the virus and inform and empower individuals, businesses and local government in their response.

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Regional news
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