July 2023

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Michael L. George, 65, passed away July 20, 2023 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. Michael was born April 7, 1958 on an Air Force base in Germany to Ronald and Phyllis (Williams) George. On April 9, 1983 he married Prudence Schumacher George who survives.

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UPDATED Bluffton Soccer Club to host Women's World Cup watch party at Steinmetz Field on Friday at 8:30 p.m.

By Paula Scott

On Friday and Saturday, July 21 and 22, the deck of Bluffton opportunities is stacked with summery outdoor events. Live music, a car show, the Bluffton Farmers Market and a Discovery Days promotion offer make this an exceptional weekend for a staycation.

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Bluffton Public Library will be hosting a mobile health clinic on Friday, July 28 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. All services are provided by the Ohio Northern University Healthwise program.

This clinic includes free screenings for blood pressure, osteoporosis, blood sugar and cholesterol. Please fast for 12 hours to participate in cholesterol or blood sugar screening.

Participants may speak with ONU Healthwise students and staff about their results or concerns, and even receive referrals to area doctors. Please notice: vaccines are not offered during these clinics.

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Marjorie “Marge” K. (Trenkamp) Hermiller, 93, passed away July 20, 2023 at her residence.  Marjorie was born January 2, 1930 in Lima to Carl and Bertha (Schmitt) Greulich.  She was married to James Trenkamp who preceded her in death and she later married Lavern Hermiller and he survives.  

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The Bluffton Police Department sent the following alert to Nixle subscribers on Thursday, July 20 at 02:56 p.m. EDT

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH has been issued for Allen County.   

Severity: Severe - Significant threat to life or property

Urgency: Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately

Certainty: Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing

Category: Meteorological (inc. flood)

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On Tuesday, July 25, the Bluffton Senior Center is taking a bus trip to see The Confession, the musical. Organizers are currently taking standby for this trip.

The group will visit E & S Sales Bulk Foods before getting lunch at the Blue Gate Amish Buffet. The cost is $140. Departure time is 7:00 a.m.

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The Bluffton Public Library will host a Creative Families at the Library event on Saturday, July 29 from 10:00-10:45 a.m.

This program is for families with children in grades K-5 and no registration is required. Come and learn about different art mediums and have a chance to practice them, too.

This program is presented as part of a Girl Scout Gold Award project.

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The Bluffton Senior Citizens Center's next Toenail Clinic with Dr. Kirk will be Monday, July 24 at 9:30 a.m.

An appointment is required and can be made in the office or call 419-358-8971. The cost is $10 due at the time of appointment.

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The Blanchard Valley Health System Board of Trustees is announcing several recent changes to its members and officers.

The Board recently elected Ginger Jones as Board Chair, succeeding Kim Stumpp. Jones, retired Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Cooper Tire and Rubber Company, has served with the Board since 2015, most recently as Vice Chair on the Executive Committee and as Chair of the Finance Committee. Other members comprising the Executive Committee include Frank A. Cosiano, MD, Vice Chair; Myron D. Lewis, President; Kim Stumpp, Immediate Past Chair; Jeffery Shrader, Treasurer; James PF Dowling, MD, Secretary; Beth Kroetz, At-Large Member; and William Hopkins, MD, At-Large Member.

The Board appointed Annette Edgington (General Manager, GSW Manufacturing, Inc.) and Donald Malarky (Retired, Marathon Petroleum Company) as its newest Trustees. Edgington will also continue to serve on the BVHS Finance Committee as will Malarky on the Quality Committee.

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The Swiss Community Historical Society of Bluffton and Pandora will hold its third and final Summer Saturday event from 1:00-4:00 p.m. on August 5 at the Schumacher Homestead, located at 8350 Bixel Road, Bluffton.

Visitors are especially encouraged to tour the recently renovated garden. There will be docents available to point out and discuss the plants used by early settlers. Also featured will be a display of antique garden and grounds tools.

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