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Bluffton agencies receive United Way bonus

United Way of Greater Lima presents checks approximately 10% above announced funding levels
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 11, 2021 - 1:34pm

Last July, the United Way of Greater Lima and the United Way of Bluffton, Beaverdam, and Richland Township joined together to collaboratively serve the community. 

The goal was through combined efforts the two organizations would be able to effectively address community issues, maximize collective resources, and ensure the needs of the community were met well into the future.      

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Soccer: Men tie, women lose

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 11, 2021 - 1:20pm

The Bluffton University men's soccer team went at it with Mount St. Joseph for 110 minutes, notching the first tie during Head Coach Robert Richardson's tenure at the helm. Host MSJ and Bluffton finished 2-2 under the lights in Cincinnati.

Bluffton stands 0-2-1 overall and in the conference, while the Mount is now 1-1-1 in the Heartland Conference.

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Bluffton University
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U6 soccer and flag football signup deadline extended to March 14S

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 11, 2021 - 12:58pm

Bluffton Family Recreation announces a its spring sports sign up for flag football and U6 soccer, according to Amy Byers, BFR sports director.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR EITHER PROGRAM

U6 soccer takes place from Tuesday, March 23, through Thursday, April 22. Flag football takes place from Saturday, March 27, to Saturday, April 24.

Registration deadline for both programs has been extended to Sunday, March 14. For more information contact BFR at 215 Snider Road, Bluffton or call 419-358-4150.

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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Ben Kruse wins the Icon's Golden Globe contest

And, here's an update of our former resident, now in North Carolina
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 11, 2021 - 12:01pm

Ben Kruse, formerly of Bluffton and now of Cary, North Carolina, is the winner of the Bluffton Icon Golden Globe contest. He made seven correct selections and one correct tie breaker.

He wins a 1-item, 12-inch Padrone's Pizza, which he wants the Icon to give to Nancy Schweingruber (we will follow his instructions - rather than driving the pizza to North Carolina).

The Golden Globe contest had 25 entries.

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Business
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Friday AM chamber focus on Jefferson Street project

Representatives of AEP will discuss electrical infrastructure
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 11, 2021 - 11:41am

Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will get an update on the Jefferson Street-State Route 103 corridor improvements on Friday, according to Paula Scott, chamber CEO.

The 7:30 a.m. meeting is via Zoom. Jesse Blackburn, village administrator, will talk about the improvements taking place this summer.

In addition, he will talk about bicycle-pedestrian pathways and electrical infrastructure. Representatives from AEP will join in that discussion.

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MHCO Service Group has April 24 barbecue fundraiser

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 11, 2021 - 11:12am

The Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio Service Group will hold a chicken barbecue fundraiser from with curb pick up 4 to 6 p.m., Saturday, April 24, at Bubba C BBQ, 158 N. Jackson St., Bluffton.

Proceeds will support the purchase of a handicap accessible van to help MHCO elders attend area doctors’ appointments and family related trips that would not otherwise be possible.

With the barbecue fundraiser held last year along with support from area businesses, churches, and others the Service Group has raised close to $30,000.

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