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English Lutheran Church, 111 Grove St., Bluffton, kicks off its fall programming Sunday, Sept. 10, according to Rev. Kevin Mohr, pastor.

"Come and join the people of English Lutheran Church for the journey to a living faith as we kick off our fall programming, starting at 9 a.m.," said Rev. Mohr.

"This special service will begin a three-month adventure in following Jesus through emphasizing seven basic faith practices: pray-study-worship-invite-encourage-serve-give."

Laura Ewing served as fiscal officer of both McComb and Mt. Blanchard

Bluffton council voted to hire a new village fiscal officer during a special council meeting on Sept. 6, according to Judy Augsburger, mayor.

The new employee is Laura Ewing. She currently is fiscal officer of both McComb and Mt. Blanchard.

Ewing is a graduate of Van Buren High School and the University of Findlay, where she obtained a double major in philosophy and law.

She replaces Nancy Kindle, who resigned on Aug. 14. Kindle was village fiscal officer from 2006 to 2017.

Lima native Fred Krakowiak, nature and wildlife artist, will have a display of his artwork at ArtSpace/Lima Sept. 15 through Oct. 28, according to Bill Sullivan of ArtSpace.

Krakowiak will present a multi-media discussion and demonstration of his work at a Soup & Salad Lecture at ArtSpace on Thursday, Oct. 5.  Visit the ArtSpace website for reservation information, www. artspacelima.com.

A public reception will be held on Friday, Oct. 6, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Music education major Samuel Black, of Deshler, Ohio, will present his Bluffton University senior recital at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, in Yoder Recital Hall. The recital is free and open to the public; a reception will follow in the lobby.

Black’s program features several pieces for tuba. These include: “Six Studies in English Folk Song “ by Ralph Vaugnahn Williams, “Ave Maria” by Franz Schubert, “Concerto for Tuba” Bruce Broughton, “New England Reveries” by Neal Corwell, “Elegie, Op3, No1” by Sergei Rachmaninov and “Concerto in One Movement” by Alexey Lebedev.

September 6, 2017

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RICHMOND, Ind. - The Bluffton University volleyball team got everything IU-East had, but the Beavers held on for a 15-12 victory in the clinching fifth set. Bluffton improved to 4-1, while the Red Wolves slipped to 3-11 on the season.

September 6, 2017

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DELAWARE, Ohio - The Bluffton University women's soccer team fell behind 5-1 at the break as Ohio Wesleyan posted a 6-1 victory over the Beavers on a cold Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017. Bluffton fell to 0-3, while OWU improved to 2-0-1.

Freshman Taylor Steinke (Findlay) knocked in a rebound midway through the first stanza, making it 3-1 at the 23:52 mark, but the home team answered with two more first half tallies for a commanding 4-goal spread at the break.

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