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Ronald Earl Brauneller, 84, of Rawson passed away Friday, September 9, 2022 at Promedica Toledo Hospital following a short illness but not Covid. Ron was born on March 18, 1938 to Samuel and Rhoda (Marquart) Brauneller at Bluffton Hospital in Bluffton, Ohio.  

Ron attended Arlington Local School and then served his country in the United States Army in the Tank Armor Division entering in as Elvis left the building. In 1963, he started his career at Triplett Corporation, Bluffton as a tool and die machinist for 43 years until they no longer needed his service.

A Memorial Service for Lawrence Templin will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 16, 2022 at the First Mennonite Church, Bluffton. 

Lawrence passed away on July 5, 2022.  Arrangements are under the direction of Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

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By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School football team won a wild shootout over visiting Spencerville 54-35 in the Northwest Conference lidlifter Friday, Sept. 9, at Harmon Field.

The decisive win lifted the Bluffton record to 2-2 (1-0 NWC), while Spencerville dropped to 1-3 (0-1 NWC) with the defeat.

Bluffton American Legion Post 382 recently made donations supporting nine different nonprofits. Legion member Denny Morrison delivered a check to Girl Scout Cadette troop 21165 and told them about the Legion and his experiences serving in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during the Vietnam War.

By Mike Patrick, MD
Medical Director for Interactive Media
Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Spending time outdoors can positively affect mental and physical health. From improving mood to increasing activity levels, nature can nurture us.

Screen time dominates our lives. We spend more time in front of computers or other electronic devices and less time connecting with family, friends, pets and nature. Many Americans log as many as 10 hours of screen time per day. Setting down the devices and going outdoors has been linked to benefits including increased attention and reduced stress levels.

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School girls tennis team won all three singles matches to nip  visiting Wauseon 3-2 Thursday evening, September 8.

With their second straight victory, the Pirates improved to 3-6.

Junior Brooke Camper of Bluffton cruised with a 6-0, 6-0 double bagel win over senior Emah Starkweather.

Sophomore Rory Youngpeter won at second singles over junior Lola Lavinder by a 6-2, 6-1 count.

Sophomore Ava McComey rallied to win a three-setter at third singles over sophomore Elise Eberle 5-7, 6-2, 6-0.

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