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By Megan Rizo, Student Pharmacist, and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
ONU Healthwise Pharmacy 

You Are My Sunshine was first released in 1939 and copyrighted in 1940, but the original writer of the lyrics is debated.  On March 14, 1941, Gene Autry debuted the song in his movie Back in the Saddle.  

The song has been covered over 300 times by famous singers such as Bing Crosby, Doris Day and Ray Charles. The song was even part of The Simpsons television show in 1997. The song is one of the official songs for the state of Louisiana.

PHOTOS provided by Pandora-Gilboa High School

On September 26, Pandora-Gilboa High School honored the Homecoming Court, pictured here, including King and Queen Landen Moore and Claire Stall. 

OCT 7 MEDIA RELEASE__Adam Shanaman '22, campus ministries intern at Bluffton University, will speak on "A Time for Everything" during Bluffton's Spiritual Life Week Forum at 11 a.m. on Oct. 28 in Yoder Recital Hall.

Drawing from Ecclesiastes 3, Shanaman will explore the rhythms of life through a spiritual lens, encouraging listeners to reflect on timing, purpose and faith.

OCT 8 MEDIA RELEASE__The Allen County Sheriff’s Office has received several reports today regarding fraudulent phone calls targeting local residents.

In these scams, the caller claims that the person answering has an active warrant for their arrest. The scammer then insists that the only way to avoid arrest is by sending a wire transfer (or other form of payment).

The Allen County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind the public of the following:

By Cort Reynolds

LIBERTY CENTER__The visiting Bluffton High School girls soccer team scored early and made it stand up in a 1-0 win over Liberty Center on Tuesday, October 7.

Bluffton senior Blair Utendorf netted a goal in the sixth minute off an assist from Aubrey Burkholder to tally what turned out to be the game’s lone score.

The Pirate girls improved to 8-7-1 overall after the road shutout win.

The Tigers fell to 7-4-3 with the defeat.

MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce invites all to vote for the year’s best scarecrow in downtown Bluffton. There are 25 entries to choose from with photos of each at www.explorebluffton.com/scarecrows. Cast a vote for your favorite entry.

Voting will close on October 30, and winners will be announced on Friday, October 31. The first-place winner will receive the scarecrow traveling trophy.

Ameriprise Financial
Black Lab Trading Co.
Bluffton Art Company
Bluffton Foot & Ankle
Bluffton Public Library
Bluffton University
Book Reviews
Citizens National Bank
Diamond Manufacturing
Diller Flooring & Interiors
Ellerbrock Spine & Soft Tissue
Et Cetera Shop
Family Eye Care

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GROB Systems
Hair Emporium
Inside Innovations Inc.
Langan Family Finds
Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio
Polished Boutique 415
Samuel W. Diller Co. LPA
State Farm - Jason Cox
Sumiriko
Super Cute Dresses
Village Cut N Curl

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