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Bluffton University and University of Findlay to host BioBlitz 2024

Posted by Staff on July 2, 2024 - 6:48am

Bioblitz 2024 will be a collaborative effort of Bluffton University and the University of Findlay aimed at exploring and documenting the rich biodiversity within their respective nature preserves. Scheduled for July 13, 2024, from 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., volunteers and community members are invited to join faculty experts in the day-long exploration of local ecosystems.

The event will begin at the Rieck Center for Habitat Studies, located at 17311 TR 166, Mount Blanchard, Ohio, then proceed to Spurgat Land Conservancy, located at CR 79 and CR 59, Rawson, Ohio, culminating at the Bluffton University Nature Preserve, located at 10625 Augsburger Road, Bluffton, Ohio. A reception at the Moyer Center will conclude the day, providing participants with an opportunity to share findings and experiences.

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Send calendar items to the Icon

Posted by Paula Scott on July 1, 2024 - 8:28am

It's not too late to send July 2024 calendar items to the Bluffton Icon. Email [email protected] with events of general community interest. View the calendar HERE.

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Trevor Bassitt is Paris-bound!

Posted by Paula Scott on July 1, 2024 - 7:51am

In a blazing fast 400 m hurdles final, Bluffton's Trevor Bassit placed third in the U.S. Olympic track and field trials. Running a season's best time of 47.82, Bassitt is now headed to the 2024 Olympics in Paris, which begin July 26. PHOTOS by Karen Brandt.

 

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Sardines win meet at Ada Gators

Posted by Staff on July 1, 2024 - 6:00am

By Cort Reynolds

ADA __ The visiting Bluffton Sardines summer swim team swept West Ohio Aquatic League rival Ada on a hot and sunny Thursday evening, June 27.

The Sardines defeated the Gator boys by a score of 271-115. Meanwhile, the Bluffton females beat the Gator girls, 297-121.

Bluffton won the combined boys/girls team meet, 568-236.

The WOAL championship meet will be held at the Bluffton pool July 12-13.

Sardine 1st-place finishers vs. Ada

Girls 8&U 100 Meter Medley Relay 

  • 1 1:45.81 BLUF-EH A 
    Crosser, Carys H 8
    Sutton, Beau L 8
    Northrup, Pippa K 8
    Northrup, Tessa M 8 

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Trinity Lutheran VBS begins July 14

Posted by Staff on July 1, 2024 - 6:00am

Trinity Lutheran Church and School, 105 Allen Street, Jenera, will hold Vacation Bible School from Sunday, July 14 to Thursday, July 18. 

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School board approves result of collective bargaining, 4.25% raises over 3 years

Posted by Staff on July 1, 2024 - 6:00am

By Betsi Werling

The June 27 meeting of the Bluffton Exempted Village Schools Board of Education included approval of the 2025 Bluffton Public Library budget and raises for many school employees over the next three years.

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