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Sardines sweep Westside and Ada swimmers

Posted by Paula Scott on June 22, 2023 - 6:00am

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton Sardines summer swim team handily swept visiting teams Westside and Ada in a Western Ohio Aquatic League makeup tri-meet Tuesday evening, June 20. 

Ada at Bluffton was postponed twice last week due to unseasonably cool and rainy conditions, and thus the meet was combined into a three-team competition.

Bluffton won the combined team event convincingly, sweeping the boys and girls dual meets. Westside finished second, and Ada came in third.

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Sports
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Ohio Airport System Plan virtual public meeting July 19

Posted by Paula Scott on June 22, 2023 - 6:00am

Pre-meeting Survey is HERE; Bluffton Airport is owned by the Village of Bluffton and operated by Bluffton Flying Service

COLUMBUS – Ohio’s 104 public use airports generate billions of dollars for the state’s economy each year. The Ohio Department of Transportation is asking for the public’s help as it begins a comprehensive analysis and overview of airports to help identify needed improvements for future growth and sustainability.

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Business
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Grant funds writer in (non) residence position for poet-professor

Posted by Staff on June 22, 2023 - 6:00am

Jeff Gundy, emeritus professor of English at Bluffton University, has held many roles during his writing career: published author, professor, Ohio Poet of the Year and distinguished poet in residence, to name a few. Now, thanks to a grant from an anonymous donor awarded through the Seattle Foundation, Gundy is adding the title “writer in (non) residence” to his vita.

The $93,500 grant funds the position as well as administrative costs for two years. Since the title specifically states (non) residence, research and creative work will also include exploration off campus.

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Bluffton University
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Freeze frame

Posted by Paula Scott on June 21, 2023 - 8:27pm

Frozen in his tracks in a Bluffton driveway, this rabbit shows the typical response of one trying to escape detection by predators. The Iconoclast spied a neighbor cat stalking nearby. A little waving and shouting didn't seem to impress the cat or move the rabbit.

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Plenty of Johnny Appleseed events still to go in June

Posted by Staff on June 21, 2023 - 6:00am

Upcoming Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park district opportunities include the following ampitheater, archery, youth fishing derby, firebugs and critter feeding events.

BEGINNING ARCHERY PROGRAM - ALLEN COUNTY FARM PARK
June 21 - 6:00-7:00 p.m. or 7:00-8:00 p.m. 
1582 Slabtown Rd., Lima

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Events
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BCE to hold awards reception for 2023 Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition

Posted by Staff on June 21, 2023 - 6:00am

The Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE) has announced a June 27 awards reception for the 2023 Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition. This event will take place at 6:30 p.m. on the third floor of the Bluffton Town Hall. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m.

BCE Director Jim Enneking explains, "The awards reception allows us to recognize the participants who completed the Small Business Information Series, presented by the Small Business Development Center at Rhodes State College. The series served to equip entrepreneurs with the necessary tools and knowledge to successfully complete a business plan for their business."

"We will recognize the exceptional individuals who participated in the Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition. These entrepreneurs have exhibited dedication, innovation, and resilience throughout the competition, and their business plans reflect the promising future of Bluffton's entrepreneurial landscape.

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Business
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