June 2020

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Southgate Lanes, 9700 N. Dixie Highway Bluffton, hosts a Jazzercize “Stars, Stripes & Sweat event with a patio for outdoor drinks and dining, according to Derek Dukes.

The event is at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 2 at the bowling alley.;

For a sample of videos, visit https://www.facebook.com/SouthgateLanesInc/videos. Have questions? Call Southgate Lanes at (419) 358-6966.
 

He and Brandon Falk now in the final stages of purchasing Southgate Lanes

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15 Minutes with Entrepreneur Derek Dukes

Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs staffer Nicole McConnahea visited with Derek Dukes of Southgate Lanes, 9700 N. Dixie Highway, Bluffton. Derek has worked at the bowling alley for almost 20 years and has spearheaded marketing for the business including dynamic videos on social media, which had the BCE eager to learn more.

As long as all safety standards are met

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

HOSPITALIZATIONS:
Last week was the first week of increasing COVID-19 hospital utilization in Ohio after over two months of decreasing utilization since late April. From June 21, 2020, to June 27, 2020, Ohio had approximately 500 to 550 total COVID-19 patients in hospitals statewide. This week, there are approximately 650 COVID-19 patients in hospitals statewide.

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Linda Hilty, 71, died June 28, 2020. She was born Sept. 8, 1948, in Bluffton, to the late Carol and Helen (Pratt) Hughes.

Surviving are her husband, Thomas E. Hilty Sr.; a brother, Gary (Jackie) Hughes and a sister, Barbara Jennings, both of Findlay; stepsons, Thomas Hilty Jr., of Ottawa, Tony Hilty of Findlay, Toby Hilty of Gatlinburg, Tennessee and stepdaughter, Tara Calvello of Cleveland; 5 nieces and 2 nephews.

Linda was preceded in death by her brother, Dwight (Renee) Hughes.

Most vehicles in Buckeye State affected

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Ohio will become a one license plate state effective July 1.

The Ohio Department of Public Safety announced that a front license plate will no longer be required after July 1 for most Ohio vehicles.

The decision to do away with the front license plate was part of a compromise deal reached by lawmakers in April 2019.

The change fell under House Bill 62, which requires only one license plate to be displayed on most motor vehicles, including passenger vehicles.

He wins a 1-item, 14-inch Padrone's Pizza; watch for the next contest coming soon

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Neil Hauenstein of Bluffton is the winner of the Icon's Street Smart contest. He correct identified each of the nine street photos in the contest. Several other contestants also had correct answers. He was the first person to enter with all the correct answers.

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So, you think you know Bluffton. Okay, where will you find this lamp of knowledge? Answer on Wednesday.

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Here are July Bluffton council committee meetings scheduled:
• Joint Parks & Recreation and Streets, Alleys, Lights, and Sidewalk Committee – Thursday, 7/8 at 7 p.m.

• Council Meeting – Monday, 7/13 at 7 p.m.

• Public Hearing for Alley Vacation – Monday, 7/13 at 7:15 p.m.

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The dean's list for the spring 2020 semester at the University of Findlay has been announced. To earn this achievement, a student must attain a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Bluffton students include:
Brandy Duling
Erin Elizabeth Hotmire
Baylee Liddick, Bluffton
Sarah Siders, Bluffton
Daniel White, Bluffton
Matthew White, Bluffton

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Did you ride on a Bluffton school bus with one of these bus drivers? These are the drivers during the 1969-70 school year.

There are two photos.

Drivers on the left photo, standing from left, Mr. Habegger, Mrs. Warren and Mr. Zimmerman. Front from left, Mr. Hauenstein and Mr. Powell.

Driver in the right photo, standing from left, Mr. Krautter, Mrs. Cribley and Mr. Williams.

 

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