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Gertrude "Trudy" Baber worked for Triplett Corporation

Posted by Staff on June 6, 2024 - 3:17pm

Gertrude "Trudy" Baber, 102, passed away June 6, 2024, at the Mennonite Memorial Home. 

Gertrude was born March 30, 1922 in Allen County, to Roy and Margurite (Gunther) Laws who preceded her in death. On June 12, 1941 she married Samuel Baber who preceded her in death on August 29, 1997. 

Trudy graduated from Lima South High School and retired from Triplett Corporation in Bluffton. She was a member of the First Missionary Church in Bluffton and the Bluffton Senior Citizens. She also was active at Ebenezer Mennonite Church of Bluffton. Trudy enjoyed volunteering her time at Bluffton Hospital, the Et Cetera Shop and the Hilty Memorial Home. 

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Hey, June

Posted by Paula Scott on June 6, 2024 - 6:00am

An evening commute between and Ada and Bluffton in early June. The lowering sun backlights the green of young corn and soil deepens to black. 

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Bluffton Hospital associates supply day camp meals

Posted by Staff on June 6, 2024 - 6:00am

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) is supporting Bluffton youth in a partnership that provides meals for the Bluffton Family YMCA Summer Day Camp three days each week. Bluffton Hospital dietary associates have made and donated camp meals for four years.

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Allen County Fair updates are posted

Posted by Staff on June 6, 2024 - 6:00am

The Allen County Fair is posting updates to https://allencofair.com/the-county-fair/

News includes details regarding the Senior Fair, concerts, entertainment, motorsports, the gospel tent, competitions, photography contest, camping, concessions, sponsors, honors, directions, map and forms.

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Regional news
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Walking on Sunshine: Sunscreen Health

Posted by Staff on June 6, 2024 - 6:00am

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

Katrina and the Waves released their hit Walking on Sunshine in 1985. It was meant to be an optimistic song, which took on a new meaning in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast. 

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Health Services
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Bluffton Elementary announced 4th quarter Honor Roll

Posted by Staff on June 6, 2024 - 6:00am

Bluffton Elementary School has announced the following Honor Roll for the final quarter of the 2023-2024 school year for grades 4 and 5.

ALL A 

4th Grade:

Kenlee Geiser, Julia Knowlton, Josie Myers, Braden Weyer

5th Grade

Natalie Basinger, Kyra Bingley, Rose Burkholder, Emily Byers, William Dailey, Malia Fought, Elijah Fry, Jonny Gallant, Grant Gesler, Haddy Glick, Lydia Gratz, Gabriella Gremling, Lyla Heinze, Gabriella Holmes, Henrietta Kaiser, Kinley Kill, Milena King, Averie Marquart, Savannah Meyer, Mikah Miller, Sage Music, Simon Phillips, Samuel Rinaldi, Bryce Sehlhorst, McKenna Stoner, Caroline Stratton, Cooper Tuttle, Ellia Zink

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