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July 16 BBQ fundraiser for Bluffton Cattle 4-H Club

Posted by Staff on June 29, 2023 - 6:42am

By Lydia Gratz, 4-H news reporter

The Bluffton Cattle 4-H Club will be hosting their annual chicken BBQ fundraiser at the Bluffton Sportsmen’s Club (405 N. Spring St., Bluffton) on Sunday, July 16 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

The money raised benefits the Bluffton-Pandora-Beaverdam buyers group, who support the Bluffton area livestock exhibitors at the Allen County Fair. 

Tickets are $10.00 each which includes a 1/2 chicken, mac & cheese, green beans, and a roll, catered by Bubba C’s.

There will also be a bake sale by donation. Pre-sale tickets are available from any Bluffton Cattle Club member.

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Registration deadline nears for August 8 Special Election

Posted by Staff on June 24, 2023 - 6:00am

The State of Ohio will hold an August 8, 2023 Special Election. The ballot will be comprised of one state-wide item, Issue 1. The registration deadline and other key dates are below. Allen County voting information is available at https://www.allen.boe.ohio.gov/

From a sample ballot:

Issue 1

Proposed Constitutional Amendment

Elevating the Standards to Qualify for an Initiated Constitutional Amendment and to Pass a Constitutional Amendment

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May 2023 land transfers in Bluffton

Posted by Staff on June 18, 2023 - 7:30am

The following land transfers took place in Bluffton, Ohio in May 2023.

203 Cherry St, Bluffton, $80,100; Single family dwelling; Varner Clyde & Michelle To Partee Courtney & Kyle Knezovich

159 Garmatter St., Bluffton, $162,500;Single family dwelling; Lujack, LLC to Wilson, Zachary D, 

194 E. Jefferson St., Bluffton, $90,000; Single family dwelling; Bixel, Seth C/Bixel, Carol A to Burrell, Jo Lynn Trustee/Jo Lynn Burrell Living Trust.

199 W. Kibler St., Bluffton, $235,000; Single family dwelling; Newkirk, Daniel/Hogan, Lauren H to Koontz, Dana L.

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6/13 Field Reports from the Ohio Division of Wildlife

Posted by Staff on June 14, 2023 - 10:33am

Field reports from Ohio Division of Wildlife Officers 

Northwest Ohio – Wildlife District Two 

During the 2023 walleye run, State Wildlife Officer Reid Van Cleve, assigned to Ottawa County, patrolled the Maumee River. He observed four individuals fishing from two boats. Officer Van Cleve observed all four individuals keeping snagged walleye. Officer Van Cleve and State Wildlife Officer Mike Ohlrich, assigned to Fulton County, contacted the group and seized nine walleyes as evidence. The four individuals were served citations for their violations. They were found guilty and paid $950 in fines and court costs.  

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Cairo park commemorates 1961 visit by Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel Paige

Posted by Staff on June 12, 2023 - 7:20am

Ada's Gail Altstaetter witnesses 1961 and 2023 events

By Cort Reynolds

CAIRO – In a historic local baseball game 62 summers ago, Cairo’s Memorial Park hosted the former Negro League Kansas City Monarchs, a legendary team featuring Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel Paige.

Over six decades later the town memorialized the special event with a historical marker at the same park this past Saturday under the auspices of the Ohio Historical Connection. Ada’s Gail Altstaetter was at both events.

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Hancock County Highway construction update

Posted by Staff on June 8, 2023 - 11:12am

Week of June 12, 2023

LIMA, Ohio (Thursday, June 8, 2023) The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Hancock County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting.

Interstate 75 rest areas, both directions, between State Route 235 and U.S. 68/SR 15 will close on Thursday, June 15, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. for utility work.

U.S. 30 between State Route 235 and the Wyandot County line will be restricted to one lane for resurfacing.

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