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AUG 22 MEDIA RELEASE__A panel of Bluffton University faculty, staff, alumni and current students will present “Who is My Neighbor? Knowing, Loving, and Serving Our Neighbors” during Bluffton’s Civic Engagement Theme Introduction Forum at 11:00 a.m. on Sept. 2 in Yoder Recital Hall.

Pirates host Elida (1-1) on Tuesday, Aug. 26.

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON __The Bluffton High School volleyball team lost a four-setter to visiting non-league foe Miller City on Saturday, August 23.

The Pirate girls evened the match with a second set win, but dropped the last two games to the Wildcats.

Bluffton fell to 1-3 with the 25-21, 21-25, 25-13, 25-15 home defeat. Unbeaten MC improved to 4-0 after the win.

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AUG 22 MEDIA RELEASE__Thanks to the Bike Ministry at St. John’s United Church of Christ, it is easier than ever for cyclists to keep their bikes in top shape with the installation of two new public bike repair stations in Bluffton. 

The stations provide free, convenient access to tools and equipment for basic bike maintenance and repairs. The stations are located at

By William Kose, MD, JD
Vice President of Special Projects, Blanchard Valley Health System

Donating blood at blood drives is one of the most impactful ways to contribute to the community. It is a simple, generous act that has the power to save lives and make a real difference for patients in need. Every day, hospitals and emergency centers rely on blood donations to treat individuals undergoing surgery, recovering from accidents, battling cancer, or managing chronic illnesses like sickle cell disease. Because blood cannot be manufactured, donors must give it freely. This makes regular blood drives an essential part of the healthcare system and a lifeline for countless patients.

AUG 22 MEDIA RELEASE__ArtSpace, 65 Town Square, Lima, is excited to introduce its 2nd 'Open Wall' event, offering a unique opportunity for emerging artists to exhibit their work in a professional gallery setting.

Inspired by the brave act of a freelance artist who smuggled his painting into the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich, ArtSpace aims to provide a legitimate platform for artists seeking to share their creativity with
the public.

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