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Shannon Freshour calls on Rep. Jordan to quarantine

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 2, 2020 - 2:28pm

In the wake of President Donald Trump’s announcement that he and the First Lady have tested positive for COVID-19, Democrat Shannon Freshour is calling on Rep. Jim Jordan to quarantine in accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) given the Congressman’s close proximity to the President. 

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Let's eat

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 2, 2020 - 1:50pm

Jennifer Sadler, Bluffton Child Development Center's pre-K and school age teacher, prepares lunch on Friday at the center. The center is open to elementary-age youth on Friday's since Bluffton schools go virtual on that day.

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Pirate golfer Kenny Lovett advances to district play

Bluffton team 6 shots short of advancing
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 2, 2020 - 10:34am

By Cort Reynolds
ARLINGTON - The Allen East golf team won the 12-team Div. III sectionals at Sycamore Springs Golf Course Thursday.

AE won with 340 strokes, with Pandora-Gilboa nine shots behind (349). Van Buren was third (360). Only the top three teams and top three individuals not on a qualifying team made it to districts October 8.

Bluffton finished just out of the running for districts by finishing in fourth place (366), six shots behind VB. 

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Elaine Sommers Rich memorial service at a later date

Former Bluffton resident was a writer and book author
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 2, 2020 - 9:51am

Former Bluffton resident Elaine Sommers Rich, 94, died on Sept. 27, 2020, in North Manchester, Indiana. She was born Feb. 8, 1926, to Monroe and Effie (Horner) Sommers in Plevna, Indiana. The children’s novel Hannah Elizabeth is semi-autobiographical about her childhood. 

She graduated from Goshen College in 1947 and received a master’s degree from Michigan State University. She married Ronald Rich on June 14, 1953. Ronald died in 2014.

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Work on I-75 ramps at Beaverdam continue

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 2, 2020 - 9:38am

ODOT work on I-75 in Beaverdam will affect traffic flow this month.

• The I-75 northbound exit ramp to State Route 696 is expected to open Friday, Oct 2.
• The I-75 northbound entrance ramp from State Route 696 will soon close for approximately 14 days.

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Tennis team stops Lima Senior; improves to 6-12 overall

Second win in a row for Bluffton
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 2, 2020 - 9:22am

By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The homestanding Bluffton girls tennis team defeated Lima Senior convincingly 4-1 Thursday evening.

With their second win in a row, the Lady Pirates improved to 6-12.

Senior Olivia Barnes won at first singles 6-2, 6-2.

Senior Pearl Lewandowski also won handily at second singles by a 6-1, 6-1 count.

Juniors Ellie Nickel and Libby Frazier combined to win at first doubles 6-3, 6-2.

The freshmen tandem of Brooke Camper and Caitlyn Couch swept to a 6-0, 6-0 victory at second doubles.

 

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