FRANKLIN, Ind. - It took until the final buzzer in overtime, but the Bluffton University men walked away victorious, 86-83, capping off a sweep of the Grizzlies on Saturday, Dec. 16. Bluffton improved to 3-5 overall and 2-2 in the Heartland Conference, while Franklin fell to 2-7 and 1-3 in the HCAC.
Bluffton elementary students collected $2,495 and 78 cents over a three-week period for its Adopt-A-Family this holiday. Students took the money to the bank on Friday. Read the story below for all the details.
The American Red Cross North Central Ohio Chapter responded to a fire on Hardin County Road 205 in Forest on Wednesday evening.
The Red Cross provided assistance to the family of five for their immediate needs, such as food, clothing and personal hygiene items.
“We’re deeply saddened for those who were impacted by this fire,” said Todd James, Executive Director, North Central Ohio Chapter. “As we continue to help them, we urge everyone to take steps to minimize the risk of a fire occurring in their home.”
To provide assistance contact the Red Cross at 419-422-9322.
While most of Bluffton shuts down after midnight, one important community service never closes.
It’s Bluffton Hospital’s Emergency Room.
Its traditional busy times are from 3 to 11 p.m., but the door is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
While many reading this story may have used the ER – even at some odd hours – here’s some details most persons in the hospital service area may not realize.
Craig A. "Chip" Brown, Jr., of Houcktown, died in a house fire in Houcktown on Dec. 10, 2017 along with his partner Katherine Anne "Katie" Bernot.
He was born on Dec. 26, 1992, in Findlay to Craig A. Brown, Sr. and Elizabeth Wilkins. He is survived by his father, Craig A. Brown, Sr., mother Elizabeth Wilkins both of Houcktown, two brothers: Eric (Jenna) Wilkins of Rawson, Elijah (Kassandra Girdler) Wilkins of Mt. Blanchard, two sisters: Emily (Devin) Lucius and Nicole Brown both of Findlay.
