Trevor Bassitt is Paris-bound!

In a blazing fast 400 m hurdles final, Bluffton's Trevor Bassit placed third in the U.S. Olympic track and field trials. Running a season's best time of 47.82, Bassitt is now headed to the 2024 Olympics in Paris, which begin July 26. PHOTOS by Karen Brandt.

 

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Swiss House event to feature "scherenschnitte"

Posted by Staff on July 2, 2024 - 12:27pm

The Swiss Community Historical Society will hold its next Second Saturday event on July 13, from 1-4:00 p.m., at the Schumacher Homestead, 8350 Bixel Road, Bluffton. 

The featured activity will be scherenschnitte, literally scissor cuttings, led by Beth Boehr of Bluffton. Scherenschnitte is a folk-art form brought to the U.S. by German and Swiss immigrants in the 19th century. 

Visitors will be able to view examples made by Abraham Zurfluh, who arrived in the Swiss Settlement in 1852. Boehr will offer projects for all ages and skill levels. Children may color designs. Others may trace, then cut simple designs. For those wanting a more challenging project, there will be historical patterns available. 

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Bluffton University and University of Findlay to host BioBlitz 2024

Posted by Staff on July 2, 2024 - 6:48am

Bioblitz 2024 will be a collaborative effort of Bluffton University and the University of Findlay aimed at exploring and documenting the rich biodiversity within their respective nature preserves. Scheduled for July 13, 2024, from 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., volunteers and community members are invited to join faculty experts in the day-long exploration of local ecosystems.

The event will begin at the Rieck Center for Habitat Studies, located at 17311 TR 166, Mount Blanchard, Ohio, then proceed to Spurgat Land Conservancy, located at CR 79 and CR 59, Rawson, Ohio, culminating at the Bluffton University Nature Preserve, located at 10625 Augsburger Road, Bluffton, Ohio. A reception at the Moyer Center will conclude the day, providing participants with an opportunity to share findings and experiences.

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Village of Bluffton to hold annual budget hearing on July 8

The Village of Bluffton Council will hold its Annual Budget Hearing to discuss the proposed 2025 Tax Budget. The hearing will be held on July 8, 2024 at 7:45 p.m. The hearing will be held at the Town Hall and is open to the public.

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Quarry Farm releases summer news

The Quarry Farm News/Summer 2024 has arrived with listings of programs during July-October.

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School board approves result of collective bargaining, 4.25% raises over 3 years

Posted by Staff on July 1, 2024 - 6:00am

By Betsi Werling

The June 27 meeting of the Bluffton Exempted Village Schools Board of Education included approval of the 2025 Bluffton Public Library budget and raises for many school employees over the next three years.

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