It has come to my attention that there is a social media rumor claiming there has been fentanyl laced currency found at the Allen County Fair. Local residents, concerned citizens and now even national media outlets have called us questioning this story. I want to be abundantly clear that this is a rumor and has absolutely no truth to it. No such event has taken place at the fair. It’s unfortunate that the hard work of the Allen County Fair Board and many other volunteers would be over shadowed by such a false statement. When utilizing social media please think twice before you like, comment, or share; especially when the story is vague with limited information and the proliferation of that story can cause widespread panic. The Allen County Fair is a joyous, family event that many agencies work very hard to keep safe.
The 17th annual Bluffton Fall Festival, with many family-oriented activities, will take place throughout the community on Saturday, Sept. 24, with most activities occurring between 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
The Bluffton High School boys soccer team lost its season opener 3-1 at Berlin Hiland Saturday afternoon, August 20.
Nolan Hoffman netted the lone Pirate goal. Bluffton got off 10 shots, while Hiland mustered 11 shots.
Kyle Basil was credited with five saves in goal for Bluffton. The Hiland keeper made three stops.
The Pirates (0-1) face Botkins in the semifinals of the Elida kick-off tournament Thursday, August 25 at 5 p.m. The third-place and finals match will be Aug. 27 at Elida.
The visiting Bluffton High School football team raced to a 54-point halftime lead and cruised to a 67-7 win over local rival Cory-Rawson at Spike Berry Field Friday night to open the 2022 season.
The non-league victory upped the Bluffton record to 1-0, while C-R starts out 0-1.
Junior quarterback Garret Bogart threw for three touchdowns and 169 yards to pace the offense in the blowout win.
Pirate backs Landon Shutler and Landon Worcester each ran for two touchdowns.
Horse, A Novel (ISBN; 978-03999-56296-9) by Australian author Geraldine Brooks tells a tale of one of the greatest racehorses ever, focused through the dark camera obscura of slavery, when people could be owned like horses. This book is about that ownership.
The book tells the true history of a horse and its young Black groom named Jarret in 1850, before the Civil War. Jarret is there when the foal Darley is born. Darley's name soon becomes Lexington, and Jarret loves and stays with the horse through the animal's whole life.
From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on August 27 area musicians will lead playing and singing near the front door of the Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main.
That's because it's Play Music on the Porch Day, celebrated across the world. According to https://playmusicontheporchday.com , in 2021 some 70+ countries and 1,000 cities took part.
You're invited to play, sing, or simply listen to the music on the library "front porch." Bring a lawn chair or blanket and make yourself comfortable.
