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Louise Amstutz was a licensed insurance agent with former Amstutz Insurance Agency

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 31, 2013 - 2:13pm

Louise E. Amstutz, 85, died at 9:04 p.m. March 29, 2013 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.  She was born Dec. 21, 1927, in Hancock County to the late Harvey and Roma (Wilch) Wilch. On Feb. 16, 1947 she married E. Wayne Amstutz and he died Oct. 26, 2012.

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Obituaries
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Ask these 3rd graders to invent new animals, and then watch out

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 30, 2013 - 1:51pm

Four Bluffton third grade boys share their thoughts on a variety of topics this week. They are Anthony Herzog, whose teacher is Mrs. Kingley, Jude Spallinger (Bogart), Cole Koenig (Raeburn) and Trent Howard (Armstrong).

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People
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Good Friday in Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 29, 2013 - 6:43pm

Bluffton Christians observed Good Friday with a community tradition of the Procession of the Cross. The worship experience is planned by the Bluffton Area Ministerial Association. Watch the video.

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Hickory, dickory

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 28, 2013 - 6:07pm

The Bluffton town hall clock tower roof has weathered some pretty high winds in the past 12 months and it's showing. Several loose tiles are visible and there are others not visible that need replacing. The loose tiles cause the roof to leak and the clock to lose time. The village is gathering estimates for its repair.

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School doors locked as Bluffton enters new era for safety

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 28, 2013 - 6:00pm

The effect of violence in schools in the United States has trickled down to Bluffton. 

Beginning Wednesday, March 27, Bluffton elementary, middle school and high school doors are now locked during school hours. Visitors will be required to "buzz in" to gain entrance into the specific building.

The button at the elementary building is located at the right (north side) of the front entrance. 

To enter the middle school building during school hours, the buzzer is located on the left hand side of the front doors on Jackson Street.

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Regional news
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BCE's "Big Idea" contest winners announced; still time to enter Triplett Business Plan Competition

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 28, 2013 - 5:43pm

“The Hot Seat,” “Nike Cleanse,” and “Delicate and Sweet Bakery,” are the three winners of the Bluffton Center for Entrepreneur’s Big Idea Contest, according to Denise Durenberger, BCE director and assistant professor of business at Bluffton University.

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Business
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