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Bluffton police seek public assistance in identifying an individual who has been seen over the course of several days on various parts of the Bluffton University campus, according to Rick Skilliter, police chief.

According to a report from the police: Officials say the male has been observed in restricted areas.

On Thursday, Oct. 22, Bluffton police officers attempted to stop the man in an attempt to identify him, but he fled on foot, and drove off in a dark-colored four-door vehicle, leaving the area before police could stop him.

Count the strawberries and then drop the card in the correct slot. There's lots of math taking placing at the Bluffton Community Preschool. One of the students is solving this math problem.

David Stratton of Bluffton joins Allen Economic Development Group as this month as director of business development.

Stratton is responsible for identifying and directing business development opportunities and activities within Allen County. 

Jeff Sprague, AEDG director, said, "He will work with government, business and community leaders to develop solutions for economic development within the county."

Kevin King of Bluffton was voted NWC Coach of the Year by his peers in voting that took place earlier this week. Bluffton finished 5-3 in the NWC and 10-12 overall in a rebuilding year for the Pirates.

Bluffton players, Andie Schmutz, junior, was named to the first team, Haley Baker, junior, to the second team and Sami Fruchey, senior, honorable mention.

No, it hasn't snowed yet.

Here's a field on State Route 235 just south of U.S. 30. The farmer has applied lime on the fields to raise the pH of the soil.

According to Mark Badertscher of the Hardin County Extension office: Generally, fertilizers that are applied to soils for plant nutrition lower the pH of soils over time. Therefore, ag lime is applied according to soil test recommendations to raise the pH of the soil to a range that plants will grow better. 

J.J.'s Touch of Sun Tanning, 324 N. Main St., Bluffton, just made October more interesting!

In additon to its October unlimited spray tanning for only $60 all month, customers may also buy one unlimited tanning package and get the second month at one-half price.

This offer expires at the end of October.

J.J.'s Touch of Sun Tanning
419-358-9155

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