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Once upon a time Bluffton had its own dairy - actually more than one. Here's two milk containers from the Paul Detwiler Hy-Grade Dairy formerly located in Bluffton. The bottles are in the display case of the Bluffton Public Library this month. Additional photos are below.

and the middle school and high school, too

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The Bluffton elementary school's (fourth and fifth grade) honor roll for the second 2016-17 grading period was released today.

It is an attachment at the bottom of this story.

To view previously released Bluffton honors:

• CLICK HERE for middle school honor roll.
• CLICK HERE for high school honor roll.

Classified Ad page will list all job openings within 10 miles of Bluffton and Ada

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Bluffton and Ada Icons are partnering with Ohio Means Jobs,  a program of Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.

Both Icons will list current job openings within a 10-mile radius of Bluffton and Ada. These listings are on the Icon Classified/Display Ad Page.

Here is a description of services offered by Department of Job and Family Services:

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Local students named to Bluffton’s dean’s list

Bluffton University has announced its dean’s list for the fall term. Students with a GPA of 3.6 or higher are eligible for the dean’s list. 

Undergraduates are:
Melissa Graham, Bluffton
Briar Pina Shisler, Bluffton
Amy Warren, Jenera
Olivia Whitaker, Bluffton

Students with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.75 based on 20 semester hours received dean’s list with distinction for continued high achievement.

30-minute session for 18-month-olds to age 5

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Tiny Tots! continues this winter on Friday mornings at Bluffton Family Recreation.

Sessions are from 10 to 10:30 a.m. now through the end of February. The sessions are open to youth 18 months through 5.

Activites includes games with coordination, balance, social skills and lots of fun. Kids should  bring their moms or dads to participate with them.

New activities take place in each session. For details call BFR, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, 419-358-4150.

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Bluffton Family Recreation has open gym times for youth and families, according to Joseph Beagle, director.

Youth open gym times are:
Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m.
Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m.
Family open gym times are:
Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.
Saturdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Sundays from 6 to 8 p.m.

For more information contact BFR at 419-358-4150

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