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A Trinity Lutheran School open house is scheduled for Tuesday, March 18 from 4:30-7:00 p.m. at 105 Allen Street, Jenera. Come and meet the teachers and check out the classrooms, gym and playground.

Learn more about tuition assistance and the Ohio EdChoice program which decreases tuition costs for students in kindergarten-8th grade. Sandwiches, chips, cookies and drinks will be available from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

By Stephanie Wiseman, Student Pharmacist and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team 

The idiom “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” is believed to have started in the 1860s in Wales. The original version was noted as “eat an apple on going to bed and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread.” The current version dates back to 1887.

Numerous studies have confirmed the benefit of eating an apple a day. Heart benefits were seen in studies published in 2013 and 2015. A 2016 study showed a reduced risk of lung, breast and colon cancer when eating an apple a day for 5 years. A 2021 study showed a decreased risk of developing type 2 diabetes with daily apple consumption. Apples are a good source of fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants. 

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MT. CORY __ Dave Reese of Kaleidoscope Farms in Hancock County has been inducted into the Ohio Christmas Tree Association (OCTA) Hall of Fame.

The honor was announced at the OCTA Winter Meeting in early March and Reese will be recognized at the OCTA Summer Meeting held at Kaleidoscope Farms June 13-14, 2025.

Bluffton University has named Chris Hedden as its next head football coach. 

Hedden brings more than 30 years of coaching experience to Bluffton. Hedden has held various coaching roles at both the collegiate and high school levels.

Most recently, Hedden served as the offensive coordinator at Trine University.

In 2023, he was the offensive coordinator at Ohio Northern University, and before that, he spent four seasons at Bowling Green State University as the offensive run game coordinator.

The Allen County Educational Service Center and Apollo Career Center will host the annual Allen County College Fair, which will be held Thursday, March 27, 2025, 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m., at Apollo Career Center. This event provides high school students the opportunity to connect with various colleges and universities, providing them with valuable information and resources for those looking at postsecondary options.

The annual Bluffton Music Booster's Chicken BBQ is this Friday, March 21. You are invited to join area families for an evening of student music and art.

BBQ meals are served from 4:00-6:30 p.m. in the Middle School Cafetorium. Tickets may be purchased HERE and in the Middle School office. Meals are available for pick-up/dine-in from 4:00 - 6:30. 

Music performances are in the Middle School Gym throughout the evening beginning at 3:50 p.m. Admission is free. Student artwork will be on display in the hallways.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE (Subject to change)

3:50 - 4:20 Strings 4, 5
4:22 - 4:37 Choir 7
4:40 - 4:55 Band 5
4:57 - 5:27 Strings 6, 7/8
5:30-5:45 Choir 8
5:48 - 6:03 Band 6

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