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Rick Skilliter, Bluffton police chief, warns businesses in the area to be on the look-out for a "quick-change" person.

Skilliter's announcement follows:

"On two occasions within the past two weeks we've had reports of a middle-aged black male attempting to 'quick change' the cashier working the counter. Both incidents have taken place at businesses along State Route 103.

University weekend drama

Here's a scene from Bluffton University's production of "The Castle of Otranto," opening at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, in Ramseyer Auditorium in College Hall. Click for more details.

15 minutes with Caity Matter Henniger

What year did you graduate from BHS?
2000.

Where do you live, what do you do?
I live in Columbus and currently work for Rogue Fitness, which my husband owns. (www.roguefitness.com )

When was the last time you ran into someone from Bluffton while you were in Columbus?

Shirleys Gourmet Popcorn Co., 117 S. Main St., Bluffton invites Icon viewers to its third cusstomer appreciate day on Saturday, Nov. 5.

"There will be lots to do for the entire family," according to Pete and Kim Suter, owners.

Saturday's schedule follows:

o Story time at the Shannon- 10 a.m.
(free books for the kids)

o Popcorn eating contest- 11a.m.
Call 419-979-9573 to register, must be 18 years of age to enter.

Bluffton Hospital has been named one of the top 100 critical access hospitals in the nation by the National Rural Health Association. Bluffton Hospital was one of only five hospitals in Ohio to receive this designation.

Being named a top 100 critical access hospital means that Bluffton Hospital received high scores in the Hospital Strength Index. The Index, a first-ever comprehensive rating system for critical access hospitals, evaluates each hospital across 56 performance metrics.

Bluffton Trinity United Methodist's annual coat give-away is Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to noon at the church located on State Route 103, rural Bluffton.

A pancake breakfast will be served during the event.

Anyone wishing to donate coats may drop them off at the following Bluffton locations:

  • Community Market
  • BFR
  • Bluffton Public Library
  • Luke's
  • The Sports Warehouse

Any questions please call Ria at 567-242-4700.

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