Blanchard River Watershed Partnership receives a $29,930 grant for “Sediment and Phosphorus Reduction in the Middle Riley Creek watershed.”
The Great Lakes Commission has awarded the Blanchard River Watershed Partnership (BRWP) a $29,930 Great Lakes Basin Funding grant for sediment and phosphorus reduction in the Middle Riley Creek watershed.
Since most of the land use in the Middle Riley Creek watershed (72.6%) is for growing crops, the Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be used on fields to prevent the loss of phosphorus and soil from the fields.
Emily Butte finds some gladiolus cuttings from the Bluffton Farmers' Market. She is the daughter of Amy and Tom Butte and granddaughter of Nancy and Jerry Suter. The market, in Citizens National Bank parking lot, is open Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
Stratton Auto Sales, 220 N. Main St., has expanded its services and has a new name, reflecting this expansion, according to Shawn and Jay Stratton, owners.
Under the new name of Stratton Auto Group, the business now operates Stratton Auto Sales, Main Street Rentals and Bluffton Auto Repair Center.
“We are very excited about our expansion and look forward to continuing to serve current customers and add new ones,” said Shawn and Jay.
Bluffton school offices are now open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays in anticipation of the new school year. Here is some information posted on the school website concerning back-to-school details.
Monday, Aug. 31 - first day of school
Elementary
CLICK HERE to view the elementary class supply list.
Friday, Aug. 28 - Meet the teacher, 2 to 3 p.m.
Watch the Icon for more elementary details coming soon
J. Irene Hamman, 94, died Aug, 6, 2015 at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Arrangements are pending at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.
Bluffton Public Library will host a presentation by SOSBI (Southeastern Ohio Society for Bigfoot Investigation) at 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 27.
This event will include a presentation by the group’s founder, Doug Waller, and there will also be time for the audience to report their own Bigfoot sightings and to ask questions about Waller’s travels, Bigfoot hunting, and the process of writing his books.
