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OCT 7 MEDIA RELEASE__Adam Shanaman '22, campus ministries intern at Bluffton University, will speak on "A Time for Everything" during Bluffton's Spiritual Life Week Forum at 11 a.m. on Oct. 28 in Yoder Recital Hall.

Drawing from Ecclesiastes 3, Shanaman will explore the rhythms of life through a spiritual lens, encouraging listeners to reflect on timing, purpose and faith.

PHOTOS provided by Pandora-Gilboa High School

On September 26, Pandora-Gilboa High School honored the Homecoming Court, pictured here, including King and Queen Landen Moore and Claire Stall. 

OCT 8 MEDIA RELEASE__The Allen County Sheriff’s Office has received several reports today regarding fraudulent phone calls targeting local residents.

In these scams, the caller claims that the person answering has an active warrant for their arrest. The scammer then insists that the only way to avoid arrest is by sending a wire transfer (or other form of payment).

The Allen County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind the public of the following:

By Cort Reynolds

LIBERTY CENTER__The visiting Bluffton High School girls soccer team scored early and made it stand up in a 1-0 win over Liberty Center on Tuesday, October 7.

Bluffton senior Blair Utendorf netted a goal in the sixth minute off an assist from Aubrey Burkholder to tally what turned out to be the game’s lone score.

The Pirate girls improved to 8-7-1 overall after the road shutout win.

The Tigers fell to 7-4-3 with the defeat.

MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce invites all to vote for the year’s best scarecrow in downtown Bluffton. There are 25 entries to choose from with photos of each at www.explorebluffton.com/scarecrows. Cast a vote for your favorite entry.

Voting will close on October 30, and winners will be announced on Friday, October 31. The first-place winner will receive the scarecrow traveling trophy.

Ameriprise Financial
Black Lab Trading Co.
Bluffton Art Company
Bluffton Foot & Ankle
Bluffton Public Library
Bluffton University
Book Reviews
Citizens National Bank
Diamond Manufacturing
Diller Flooring & Interiors
Ellerbrock Spine & Soft Tissue
Et Cetera Shop
Family Eye Care

Gallery 323
GROB Systems
Hair Emporium
Inside Innovations Inc.
Langan Family Finds
Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio
Polished Boutique 415
Samuel W. Diller Co. LPA
State Farm - Jason Cox
Sumiriko
Super Cute Dresses
Village Cut N Curl

OWDA MEDIA RELEASE__The Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) awarded $10.9 million through low interest loans to Ohio communities to improve wastewater and drinking water infrastructure and make water quality improvements for Ohioans. 

The Village of Arlington in Hancock County is receiving $702,450.00 at 4.27% for 20 years for the construction of a 150,000 gallon water tower to replace a water tower that has exceeded its useful life. The funding comes from OWDA’s Fresh Water Loan Fund Program.

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