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8:37 P.M. SHANNON THEATRE, MAIN STREET - Harrison Ford wasn’t standing in line, but Leah was there. (Leah Conley, not Princess Leah.)

So was a force of fans awaiting the one-minute after midnight premier of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”

The CNB time-temp read 37 degrees as people bundled and huddled up all the way from the Shannon Theatre to Common Grounds, patiently killing time until ticket sales start at 11:30 p.m.

Brooklyn Moser goes over her Christmas list with Santa Claus during his visit at Bluffton Familiy Recreation last Saturday. Santa will be at The Dough Hook this Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. It's your final chance to visit the Man in the Red Suit in Bluffton before Christmas.

Cliff Harris finalists

The most decorated defensive player in the history of Bluffton University football, school history, Ryan Aelker, is a nominee for the third annual Cilff Harris Award.

The Little Rock Touchdown Club and Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP announced the nominees this week.

Sandra Lee (Diller) Rinnert died on Dec. 14, 2015. The daughter of Silas and Ruth (Greding) Diller was born in Bluffton, Ohio, on Nov. 30, 1942.  She graduated from Bluffton High School and Bluffton College in Elementary Education.

Sandy taught elementary school for many years. She retired from Waterville Elementary in the Anthony Wayne School District in 200.

Approximately 650 sophomores in Apollo Career Center’s 11-member district will be visiting Apollo during 411Blast, Friday, Jan. 29, 2016.

Parents of sophomore students interested in attending Apollo for the 2016-17 school year are also invited to meet their student at Apollo.

This day is designed to expose students to career possibilities, and what paths are available that may lead to their career and/or college success.

Join Mustard Seed Cafe Friday, Dec. 18, from 9-11 p.m., for an “After Hours” holiday evening of half shells and hops.

Chesapeake oysters with craft beer pairings and craft flights are on the menu. Also featured are blue point oysters for the weekend.

"After Hours" takes place Saturday, Dec. 19, from 9-11 p.m. It features songs about wassail, wise men, and all the holy trees of the season.

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