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UPDATE: Memorial service will be on March 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

Sam M. Halcomb,84, passed away March 11, 2026, at St. Rita's Medical Center.

Sam was born April 27, 1941, in Whitesburg, KY, to Finley and Martha Mae (Madden) Halcomb, who preceded him in death. On July 8, 1967, he married Joyce Young Halcomb, who survives.

Sam was a self-employed drywaller by trade and a proud veteran. He enjoyed restoring antique cars and spending time with his family.

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The following results are from February 27 - March 12 of the Bluffton University 2025-26 athletics season as reported on www.BlufftonBeavers.com:

FEBRUARY 28

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FROM WEATHER.GOV__BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT 

WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. 

WHERE...Allen OH, Defiance, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, and Van Wert Counties. 

WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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FROM FACEBOOK__Bluffton Ohio Historical Society president Ron Epp brought this Boss Glove Factory relic to the March meeting and asked the 20 participants, "What is it?"

Let the society know at [email protected] or on Facebook HERE.

Join others with Bluffton area antiques and artifacts at the March 18 Bluffton History Show 'N Tell. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Depot at Buckeye Lake, 405 N. Spring St.

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FROM FACEBOOK__Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Company is celebrating National Reading Month with a reading log challenge. 

Complete and log at least six hours of reading during the month of March and receive a free small bag of any popcorn flavor.

How to participate
Download and print a reading form (below). Complete it showing at least six hours of reading, and bring it with you and an adult (if needed) to a participating Shirley's location.

March is National Reading Month, and reading logs *must* be redeemed by Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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MEDIA RELEASE__Dr. Anayeli Lopez, assistant professor of social work, will present a faculty colloquium titled “Practicing Inclusion in Challenging Times: Culturally Responsive and Justice-Centered Approaches with Immigrant Communities” at 4 p.m. Friday, March 27.

The colloquium will explore strategies for culturally responsive and justice-centered practice with immigrant communities amid social and political challenges.

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