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Bassitt finishes 8th in men’s 400m hurdles at 2024 Olympics, sets sights on the future

By Paula Pyzik Scott

2024 Paris Olympics fever in Bluffton hit its peak on Wednesday, August 7, when fans of Bluffton native and men’s 400m hurdles competitor Trevor Bassitt filled the Bluffton High School gym for a semi-finals watch party. 

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Aug. 21 Allen Co. teen immunization clinic

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Allen County Public Health, 219 E. Market St., Lima

LIMA __ Allen County Public Health will hold a Teen Immunization School Spirit Day on for pre-teens and teens entering grades 7-12 on August 21.

Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and all required and recommended vaccines will be available. The clinic is located at Allen County Public Health 219 E. Market St. Lima, Ohio. 

Please call 419-228-4457 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome and will be seen as time allows.

Scheduling an appointment online is also available at

www.allencountypublichealth.org
by clicking the button on the Home Page that says “Book Now.” 

The health department ask participants to bring immunization records and insurance information.

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Village of Bluffton public meetings update

The Village of Bluffton has announced the following public meetings during the time period of August 14-29.

Bluffton Safety Services – Income Tax Increase Informational Mtg. on Wednesday, August 14 at 2:00 p.m. @ Bluffton Sr. Citizens Center

Ordinance Committee on Wednesday, August 14 at 6:00 p.m.

Parks & Recreation Committee on Monday, August 19 at 6:00 p.m.

Parks & Recreation Committee – Bluffton Park Forum on Thursday, August 22 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. @ Buckeye Park

Council Meeting on Monday, August 26 at 7:00 p.m.

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Recap of August 12 Bluffton Council Meeting

August 12 Council Packet HERE

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Village of Bluffton Council held a regular meeting on Monday, August 12 on the third floor of Town Hall. The meeting was chaired by Mayor Rich Johnson, council member Dave Steiner was absent and all voting items were passed unanimously.

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M. Jean Reichenbach was co-owner of Reichenbach Lumber

M. Jean Reichenbach, 93, passed away peacefully at 11:33 p.m. on August 12, 2024 at Bluffton Hospital. Jean was born December 25, 1930 in Bluffton to the late Hiram and Martha (Augsburger) Burkholder.  She married Paul F. Reichenbach on July 25, 1948 and he passed away on July 3, 2014.

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Bike stolen at National Night Out, reward offered

At the Monday, August 12 meeting of the Bluffton Council, Police Chief Ryan Burkholder reported that a bicycle was stolen at National Night Out on August 6.

He is seeking information on the theft. A $750 reward from the Crimestoppers Fund has been created to help solve this crime. If you have information about this incident, please contact Burkholder at 419-358-2961 x 109 or [email protected].

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