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Jeffrey Bridgewater, 47, died Jan. 20, 2017, at his residence. Jeff was born Nov. 20, 1969, in Lima, to David and Lynn (Flarida) Bridgewater. 

Jeff was an over the road truck driver for Nash-Finch Trucking. 

Survivors include two children, Joshua and Bre Bridgewater both of Bluffton; an aunt, Maggie Forward of Bluffton; his father, David Bridgewater of Rockford, Illinois; his mother, Lynn Bridgewater of Rockford, Illinois; and a brother Joe (Ann) Bridgewater of Loves Park, Illinois. 

There will be no services or visitation.

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It was a hot July afternoon in 1986. Bluffton celebrated its 125th anniversary with many events including a large parade.

Who are those shirtless guys sawing logs?

It's the float representing Steiner Sales and Service. Dick Boehr took this photo.

Mike Hawk of Grob visits with students on Tuesday

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Bluffton High School juniors and seniors interested in an apprenticeship program at Grob Systems of Bluffton have the opportunity to learn about it on Tuesday, Jan. 24.

Mike Hawk of Grob will visit BHS and explain the program.

According to Grob's website, its apprenticeship program allows students to learn in a hands-on environment.

Each student rotates through the various manufacturing and assembly areas of GROB’s production facility while also attending Rhodes State College.

It's all revealed on Saturday afternoon in Sommer Center

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Who's in the suit?

On Saturday Jan. 28, between the women’s and men’s games against Rose-Hulman, Bluffton University will reveal which students are in the J. Denny and Jenny Beaver suits.

The women’s game starts at 1 p.m. in the Sommer Center.

Throughout the year, the two mascots can be found at admissions, advancement and community events. They also routinely cheer on athletes at sporting events.

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Annual Hot Tea Tuesdays are underway in January and continue through February at the Bluffton Public Library. Come in from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and warm up with a free cup of hot tea and a cookie, or two. Sip and peruse the library’s collection of books, DVDs, music, audiobooks, magazines, children's kits, and more.

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Ruth Wildermuth, 91, died Jan. 23, 2017 at Richland Manor, Bluffton.  Arrangements are incomplete at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

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