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Planning Commission meets August 5

Posted by Staff on August 5, 2024 - 10:21am

Parking and zoning on SR 103 to be reviewed

The Village of Bluffton Planning Commission will hold two public hearings on Monday, August 5 beginning at 7:00 p.m.

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My Fair Lady at the Pandora-Gilboa School Auditeria

Posted by Staff on August 5, 2024 - 9:50am

The Riley Creek Singers will present the musical My Fair Lady at the Pandora-Gilboa School Auditeria on August 9 and 10  at 8:00 p.m. and on August 11 at 2:00 p.m.

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10th annual National Night Out celebration, August 6

Posted by Paula Scott on August 5, 2024 - 8:16am

On Tuesday, August 6, the Bluffton Police Department is hosting the 10th annual National Night Out community-building event that promotes police-community partnerships. The event takes place from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Bluffton Community Pool, followed by fireworks sponsored by Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce members. All activities and food are free thanks to donations by local businesses, organizations and individuals.

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Dorothy E.  Lugibihl was a waitress at Ingalls Restaurant

Posted by Staff on August 5, 2024 - 8:01am

Dorothy E.  Lugibihl, 89, passed away August 3, 2024, at St. Rita's Medical Center. 

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Obituaries
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Bassitt to run again in Olympics Repechage Round, August 6

Posted by Staff on August 5, 2024 - 7:56am

Official 2024 Paris Olympics data for Trevor Bassitt

By Paula Pyzik Scott

In the wee hours of the morning on August 5, Bluffton native Trevor Bassitt competed in his first Olympic games and the first Olympic games for any Bluffton athlete. He placed fifth in Heat 2 of the men’s 400m hurdles at the Stade de France.

Bassitt’s result was 49.38 seconds. He ran next to Tokyo Gold medalist Karsten Warholm who came in first in the heat with a time of 47.57. At the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, Warholm set World and Olympic records for the event at 45.94 seconds.

Bassitt will run again at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6, in the Repechage Round, a new Olympic feature that was announced in 2022. 

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Sports
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Bill and Louise Watkins celebrate 50th anniversary

Posted by Staff on August 5, 2024 - 6:00am

Bill and Louise Watkins are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this month.

Bill and Louise were marrided on August 17, 1974 at United Methodist Church in Pandora, Ohio

Their children are Josh (Ashley) Watkins of East Sparta, Ohio and Megan Given of Westerville, Ohio. Grandchildren are Devon, Joslyn, and Dylan Watkins, and Ellie and Isla Given.

Bill is the former President and Chief Administrative Officer of Bluffton Hospital and Blanchard Valley Medical Practices. Louise Watkins is a former Transcriptionist and Medical Secretary for Radiology at Bluffton Hospital. 

The couple has over 80 years combined services in healthcare; both retired from BVHS in 2015.

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