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Food Pantry needs for July 2024

Posted by Staff on June 21, 2024 - 6:00am

The Bluffton Community Assistance Corp. has announced the following needs for July 2024 at the Bluffton Food Pantry. Items may now be dropped off at the first floor stairwell at Bluffton Town Hall, 154 N. Main St.

  • Paper items (TP, paper towels, napkins)
  • Lotions and creams
  • Soft soaps
  • Toothpaste and brushes
  • Canned meats (pork, beef, chicken)
  • Canned Tuna
  • Chunky soups
  • Canned fruits (mandarin oranges, pears, apple sauce)
  • Baked beans
  • Chef Boyardee products
  • Macaroni and cheese
  • Rice
  • Boxed potato products
  • Cake and cookie mixes
  • Mexican products (salsas, tortillas, refried beans, etc)
  • Cereals and breakfast foods
  • Spaghetti and spaghetti sauce

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St. John's UCC contest for free child's bicycle

Posted by Paula Scott on June 18, 2024 - 7:23am

Application form must be turned in by July 15

Thanks to generous donations in support of the St. John's United Church of Christ Bicycle Ministry, a contest to win a bike shop-quality bicycle and helmet from Bike Crazy LLC has been announced.

The church’s mission is to provide a free bicycle and helmet to children up to 13 years old. The giveaway will focus on local youth who have a need and desire for a high-quality bicycle in the Bluffton, Cory-Rawson and Pandora school districts.

The St. John's Bicycle Ministry Committee will select the best candidate or candidates, based upon how well participants meet the ministry objectives via their submitted responses to four questions on the entry form.  

Parents are welcome to help their children complete the form.

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Power outage, cooling stations in Bluffton

Posted by Staff on June 17, 2024 - 3:43pm

During a heat warning on June 17, AEP listed a power outage near SR 103 and County Line Rd. affecting fewer than 10 customers. Estimated restoration is 6:30 p.m.

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Essential information about Bluffton Community Pool in 2024

Posted by Paula Scott on May 31, 2024 - 10:05am

Blufton’s “friendly neighborhood pool manager” Jennifer Wilson has provided the following information on the pool Facebook page regarding the 2024 season at Bluffton Community Pool, 205 Snyder Rd.

HOURS OF OPERATION: Opening Friday, May 31

  • Monday - Friday 12:00 - 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday - Sunday 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  • Adult lap swim 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Saturday-Sunday 

ADMISSION

  • Daily admission is $4.00 per person including adult lap swim.
  • Children 2 and under are free.

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Village meeting announced for May 30 and June 10

Posted by Staff on May 30, 2024 - 6:46am

The following Village of Bluffton meetings have been scheduled and will be held at the Bluffton Town Hall, 154 N. Main St.

Utilities Committee on Thursday, May 30 at 4:00 p.m.

Insurance Committee on Thursday, May 30 at 4:30 p.m.

Council Meeting on Monday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m.

For more information, visit https://www.bluffton-ohio.com/

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Sardines home swim meet schedule

Posted by Staff on May 24, 2024 - 8:04am

The Bluffton Sardines swim team will compete in eight meets including three June meets at the Bluffton Community Pool. The July 12-13 NWOAL Championships will be hosted by Bluffton.

June 6 - HOME vs. Westside Waves

June 10 - Away at Shawnee Country Club

June 13 - HOME vs. Van Wert Marlins

June 17 - HOME vs. Findlay Frogs

June 20 - Away at Wapaketa Pool

June 24 - Away at Kenton Pool

June 27 - Away at Ada Pool

July 12-13 - NWOAL Championships at Bluffton

Home meets will be posted on the Icon's Community Calendar.

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