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Doty’s Auto Repair on Jefferson St. in Bluffton is wrapping up business on August 29 after over 40 years of providing repair and maintenance. Mike Doty, who grew up in the business and took over from his dad in 2019, is closing the shop to start a new career. He has a “heart-felt thank you for … a tight knit community” and the “word of mouth that kept them in business.” An injury is preventing Mike from continuing in the same role. He has a new job at Youth for Christ.

AUGUST 11 MEDIA RELEASE — Megan Bowsher, MSW, LISW, clinical psychotherapist at Creative Hope Counseling in Bluffton, Ohio, will speak on the topic "Imperfect, Unfinished, and Brave: The Courage to Become Your Real Self" during Bluffton University's Opening Convocation at 10:45 a.m. on August 19 in Yoder Recital Hall.

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School girls tennis team lost to visiting Western Buckeye League foe Bath 4-1 on Wednesday, August 13.

The defeat dropped the Bluffton record to 1-2 this season.

The second doubles duo of sophomores Leah Hoffman and Peighton Bowers brought home the lone Pirate win of the night. They improved their season record to 2-1 with an epic 7-6 (7-4), 2-6, 17-15 triumph.

By Katie Kirby, Pharmacy Resident and Jasmine Duarte, Pharmacy Resident

Around the World in Eighty Days was first published in French by author Jules Verne. In 1873, the English version was released.

All vaccine recommendations follow the CDC’s official travel guidelines. According to these guidelines, we recommend scheduling your travel-related care 4 to 6 weeks before departure.

This is the ideal timeframe to contact your pharmacist and begin preparations! The guidelines vary based on your destination, so it is important to have a thorough discussion about travel plans to ensure you receive all the required vaccinations.

The following meetings have been announced by the Village of Bluffton. The meetings will be at the Bluffton Town Hall, 154 N. Main St.

Personnel Committee on Friday, August 15 at 12:15 p.m.

Council Meeting on Monday, August 25 at 7:00 p.m.

Ordinance Committee on Wednesday, August 27 at 5:00 p.m.

Safety Services Committee on Wednesday, September 10 at 7:30 p.m.

AUG 13 MEDIA RELEASE__A new self-care class will be offered at the Bluffton Senior Center beginning on Fridays in September at 12:30 p.m. 

Rachel Bidlack will be teaching Fascial Maneuvers, a 1-hour class. This is a self-care movement practice, used to open up the body from mobility issues, arthritis, chronic pain, tension and more. 

It can be done seated, standing or even in a wheelchair. The class helps to relieve stress from the body which leads to chronic disease and dysfunction. 

Fees: $25 cash payment to instructor at each session.

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