Some guys have all the luck. On January 7 these electrical workers were high above Bluffton, with a great view of the surroundings. The only problem? We can only guess how far the temperature and wind gusts were below freezing. Check additional photos at www.blufftonforever.com.
James Meredith Day, age 66, passed awaay on December 21, 2021 in Brussels, Belgium. James, born and raised in Ohio, was a loving father, son, brother and husband, preceded in death by his father J. M. Day and mother Geneva Day, previously of Bluffton 1967-1971. (JM Day was a professor of music for Bluffton University and Geneva, a kindergarten and first grade teacher for Bluffton City Schools).
The visiting Bluffton High School boys varsity basketball squad edged Crestview 49-48 in a thrilling Northwest Conference battle of league unbeatens on Friday night, January 7.
Bluffton led 31-23 at halftime, but the Knights rallied within 38-36 heading to the final stanza.
Crestview pulled ahead 44-42 before Carson Soper made a layup to tie it. Kyler Kinn then scored to put the Pirates on top, 46-44.
After a Knight basket knotted the score at 46-all, Marek Donaldson drained a triple with 50 seconds left to give Bluffton a 49-46 edge.
Bronchiolitis is one of the most common respiratory illnesses among young children. It's caused by a viral infection that affects the tiny airways in the lung called the bronchioles. As these airways become inflamed, they swell and fill with mucus which can make breathing difficult. Bronchiolitis is not the same as bronchitis which is an infection of the larger airway that typically causes health issues in adults.
Jammin' at the Library returns the the Bluffton Public Library at 6 p.m. on Monday, January 10 and continues on Monday, January 24.
The song-circle style jam session developed a loyal band of particpants in pre-COVID years. Several guitar players are regulars, but vocalists, box drum, ukelele, piano, harmonica, and bass players have also been seen and heard at the sessions. All are invited to join in or to listen in.
The Ohio State University at Lima has named its scholarship winners for the 2021-2022 academic year. Scholarship winners are attending Ohio State Lima and meet the criteria for each scholarship.
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Blankemeyer, Meghan: Choose Lima First
Langhals, Aneesa Joann: Choose Lima First
Watt, Emily Ann: Ohio State Lima Spring for Scholarships Fund
