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Bluffton Community Pool opens May 27

Posted by Staff on May 20, 2023 - 6:00am

To help answer questions in advance about the upcoming season at the Bluffton Community Pool 201 Snider Rd., manager Jennifer Wilson shared the following information with the Icon and on Facebook:

1. Our opening date is set for Saturday, May 27. I will update our page for that as we get closer!

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May field reports from the Ohio Division of Wildlife

Posted by Staff on May 18, 2023 - 6:27am

Northwest Ohio – Wildlife District Two 
During the recent walleye run, State Wildlife Officer Matt Smith, assigned to Henry County, patrolled the Maumee River near popular fishing areas. Officer Smith observed an angler snag a fish and add it to his stringer. In Ohio, accidentally snagged fish must be unhooked and released immediately. Officer Smith contacted the man, confiscated the illegally caught fish, and issued a summons. Fines and court costs totaled $137 for the offense. 

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April Fatal Crash report for Allen County

Posted by Staff on May 18, 2023 - 6:19am

The Lima/Allen County Safe Community Coalition reports there were zero fatal traffic crashes on Allen County roadways during April 2023. (Data table)

Thus far, there have been a total of 4 fatalities on Allen County roadways due to traffic crashes in 2023. In comparison, during 2022 there was one fatal crash through April.

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Last call for full sun plots in Community Garden

Posted by Staff on May 17, 2023 - 10:56am

Gardeners of the Bluffton Pandora Area & Monarch Waystation #20217 have announced a "Last Call" to find folks interested in a full sun plot at the Community Garden, 9900 block of S. Main St. On May 17 there was one large 20'x60' plot left, and six 4'x8' Discovery plots left.

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2023 Bluffton Trout Derby opens a winning season at Buckeye Lake

Posted by Staff on May 17, 2023 - 8:59am

Hundreds of prizes still in play

By Paula Scott

In keeping with Bluffton Sportsmen’s Club traditions, the May 7 Bluffton Trout Derby provided anglers with an opportunity to fish for stocked trout in Buckeye Lake and to win prizes provided by local individuals and businesses (booklet attached HERE).

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Road closures for bridge inspections

Posted by Staff on May 17, 2023 - 7:40am

The Allen County Engineer Office has announced that following roads will be temporarily closed for bridge inspections on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. They include

  • NAPOLEON ROAD, between SR 81 and Sandusky Road
  • PANDORA ROAD, between Putnam and Bixel Roads
  • STATE ROAD, between Wapak and Dutch Hollow Roads

During closure through traffic will be prohibited. 

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