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The Ohio Department of Development and Area Agency on Aging 3 are once again offering assistance to help Ohio’s families stay cool during the hot summer months.

Bluffton University is inviting cross country team alumni to dust off their running shoes for the 2024 Cross Country Alumni Race.

The event takes place at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, at the Bluffton University Nature Preserve. Be part of the alumni team or cheer on former teammates. 

Register at https://www.bluffton.edu/bluff.../connect/cross-country.aspx

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce and member sponsors are providing fireworks after National Night Out at the Bluffton Community Pool on Tuesday, August 6. Join us in thanking these local businesses and individuals!

Allen County Public Health (ACPH) has announced that individuals with Medicare Part D  coverage can receive vaccinations from ACPH with no out-of-pocket expenses.

CORRECTION: The first day of school has been corrected and is August 26.

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Area families with children in school are marking their calendars for the following dates as they get ready for the 2024-2025 school year at Bluffton Exempted Village Schools.

July 29 Board of Education Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

July 30-August 8 Ohio's sales-tax holiday
From midnight on July 30 through 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 8, save on school supplies and many items under $500.

By Paula Pyzik Scott

On a balmy early summer’s day I stopped by to chat and take a gander at shuffleboard playing in Buckeye Park. A flock of cars indicated that something special was going on, but the scene was also exceptionally quiet. 

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