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Bluffton joins international Porch Fest movement on August 31

Posted by Staff on August 27, 2024 - 7:19am

CORRECTION: In our original version Eric Reneker's last name was misspelled.

By Benji Bergstrand

Porch Fest is coming to Bluffton on Saturday, August 31. This community-wide music festival held on porches throughout the Bluffton community will feature 15 different performers/groups playing at 12 different locations. 

Porch Fest coordinator Eric Reneker drew inspiration from a global movement called Play Music on the Porch Day. “The event is a celebration of music world-wide,” Reneker said. “The Bluffton library has a Monday evening Strummin’ and Hummin’ group that has celebrated this for many years on the front porch of the library. They will be doing it again this Saturday at 10:00 a.m.”

This year, for the first time, the group at the library will be followed by a roster of local musicians offering music from genres including folk, rock, indie, funk, country, rap and jazz.  There are cover bands and bands that play original music. There’s even an open mic stage. If you can’t find something your speed in this group of offerings, maybe you just don’t like music. 

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Beaverdam area road closures on August 29

Posted by Paula Scott on August 27, 2024 - 6:00am

Munroe Township Road closures on August 29 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. for asphalt paving:

  • Hook-Waltz Road between the railroad and Stewart Road
  • Ramsey Road between Hook-Waltz and Hillville roads

Emergency vehicles will have access. For more information, contact the Allen County engineer at 419-228-3196

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Regional news
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Grismore Rd closure on Agust 27

Posted by Staff on August 26, 2024 - 1:38pm

Grismore Rd. will be closed between SR 696 and Pandora Road on Tuesday, August 27 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. for asphalt paving. Emergency vehicles will have access.

For more information, contact the Allen county engineer, Brion E Rhodes at 419-228-3196.

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Regional news
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Registration opens for BPL Fall Storytime

Posted by Staff on August 26, 2024 - 12:01pm

Register online, stop by the library, or call 419-358-5016

It's time to register for the Bluffton Public Library Fall Storytime, which takes place on Wednesday mornings and Thursday evenings.

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Bluffton Public Library
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Excessive Heat Watch issued for August 27

Posted by Staff on August 26, 2024 - 7:49am

An Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and northwest Ohio on August 27

The weather event onset is forecast for 11:00 AM (EDT) with dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around or greater than 105.

These conditions are expected from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.

Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

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Regional news
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Bentley Rd closure on August 26

Posted by Staff on August 26, 2024 - 7:40am

BENTLEY ROAD __ Between Lincoln Highway and Huber Road will be closed Monday, August 26, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. for paving, with no through traffic.

Emergency Vehicles will have access during this closure.

For more information, contact Allen County Engineer, Brion E. Rhodes 419-228-3196. 

About the Allen County Engineer's Office 

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