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February is Library Lovers' Month, a month for celebrating how wonderful to have a thing that is a library.  

Bluffton Public Library is teaming up with several Bluffton businesses and the Friends of the Library to celebrate.

The library has crafted several different ways patrons can celebrate the library.

The week includes:

Every afternoon a different treat!

Feb. 11-15, visitors to the library can indulge in free refreshments from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Treats will be provided by:

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Ruth Grismore, 92 died January 29, 2013 at Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora. 

She was born July 18, 1920 in Columbus Grove to the late Oliver and Elsie (Strunk) Beam. 

On March 8, 1941 she married Maurice L. Grismore.  They lived in Pandora for many years.  He died May 27, 1985 after 44 years of marriage. 

Ruth had worked at Triplett Corporation, Bluffton for many years.  She was a member of the Pandora Missionary Church

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The Allen County Health Department reminds residents that we are in the midst of the influenza season in our area. 

This is also the time of the year that Norovirus, the virus that frequently causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps is reported in this area of the United States. 

These illnesses are seen in all age groups but increased rates typically occur in children.  
“It is common to see an increase in illness during this time of the year,” said Kathy Luhn, Allen County Health Commissioner. 

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Maple Crest Senior Living Village will host a soup cook-off from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 1, and the public is invited, according to Daren Lee of Maple Crest.

Lee said: Come to the Patio Room in the lower level of the Maple Crest main building and sample gourmet soups prepared by different local restaurants and caterers. Enjoy such soups as:

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So, you think you know Bluffton? Okay, where might you come across this series of letters (no pun intended)?  Click here for the answer.

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So, you think you know Bluffton pretty well? Okay, where would you find the item in the photograph? We'll give you one hint: Tom Benroth knows the answer and visits this location probably every day of the week.

For a real interesting story, ask him for the combination.

Want to know the location?

 

Check the photo below and say, "45817."

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