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Published September 11Deer archery hunting begins Sept. 12 in Disease Surveillance Area
Regional news Counties include Allen, Hardin and parts of Hancock / Photo provided FROM ODNR__Hunters in Ohio’s Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance area have additional dates this season to pursue white-tailed deer. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division…
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Published September 11Sept. 12 Open Doors offers sneak peek at future Bluffton museum space
9:00-11:00 a.m. Open House Memberships, sponsors, donations needed to create museum By Paula Pyzik Scott The Bluffton Ohio Historical Society (BOHS) is among 300 entities taking part in Open Doors, a state-wide celebration of Ohio history, heritage and preservation. BOHS will…
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Published September 10It's time for Fall Storytime at the Bluffton Public Library
Bluffton Public Library FROM FACEBOOK__The Bluffton Public Library kicked off its Fall Storytime on Wednesday, September 9. Storytime continues every Wednesday until November 18. Storytime begins at 10:00 a.m. for those under 3 years old and 10:45 a.m. for Pre-K (3-5 year olds).…
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Published September 10Pirate girls golf win vs. Lima Central Catholic
Sports By Cort Reynolds BLUFFTON __The Bluffton High School girl linksters beat visiting Lima Central Catholic 222-232 on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at the Bluffton Golf Club. Kaydence Welch shot a 53 to pace Bluffton and finish second in the nine-player match. Pirates Katie Bauman and…
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Published September 10Pirate boys golf splits NWC tri
Sports By Cort Reynolds HARROD__The Bluffton High School boys golf team finished second in a Northwest Conference triangular match at Colonial Hills Golfers Club in Harrod on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The Pirates edged Lima Central Catholic by one shot to run their record to 6-6 and…
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Published September 10Richland Twp. trustees hire mower and Zoning Inspector
Public Meetings By Paula Pyzik Scott The Board of Trustees of Richland Township has provided the approved minutes from August 25 , which show the following activity: HIRING RESOLUTION 26-8-6 - Alan Myers moved to hire Wes Buettner as a part time mower at $27.00 per hour, seconded…
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Published September 10Schumacher Homestead plans a farm full of Fall Fest activities
FROM THE SWISS COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY__The public is invited to the Schumacher Homestead during the Bluffton Fall Festival on Saturday, September 26 from 10:00-3:00. The new Heritage Center will be open with demonstrators and exhibits, and the farmhouse, workshop, summer…
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Published September 10Hindsight is 20/20: Recent reports for RSV, flu, and COVID-19
Health By Karen Kier Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team The expression “hindsight is 20/20” is attributed to American humorist Richard Armour from an article in The Van Nuys News. The California newspaper was published on February 17, 1949. The term refers to the…
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Published September 09Darrell Lee Diller, 92, managed a farming business
Darrell Lee Diller was born in Bluffton, Ohio, on September 9, 1934. He passed away unexpectedly after a brief, sudden illness on February 13, 2026. One of eight children, he was raised on a farm and reared in the Mennonite tradition. He attended Pandora-Gilboa High School and…
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Published September 09Bluffton alumni will discuss pathways to chaplaincy
Bluffton University This Forum is made possible by a NetVUE grant and is free and open to the public. MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University alumni working in medical chaplaincy will share their vocational journeys during a NetVUE Alumni Discernment Panel at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept.…
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Published September 09Beaverdam cleanup day is Sept. 12
Regional news FROM FACEBOOK__This year, the Village of Beaverdam clean-up day is Saturday, September 12. The Village will have containers to accept waste located behind Mid-Town Market, from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Please follow the same pattern as in past years. This year 8 tires…
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Published September 09Pirate boys golf 3rd at NWC quad
Sports By Cort Reynolds BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School boys golf team finished third in a close Northwest Conference quadrangular match on Tuesday, September 8 at the Bluffton Golf Club. Lincolnview won the event with 160 strokes, followed by Allen East at 177. The Pirates…