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With temperatures racing towards 90 degrees before noon on June 15, the Bluffton Public Library is reminding the public that it's--literally (really literally)--a cool place to hang out.

The library has air conditioning, comfortable seating, free WiFi, public computers, board games and power strips for charging devices.

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the area, which remains in effect until midnight.

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In 2022, the Johnny Appleseed Park District is marking its 50th anniversary. One way to join the celebration is to participate in the district's 50 Mile Challenge. Walk, run or hike any of the nearby trails to complete the 50 miles, receive a 50 Mile Challenge Sticker and be entered in a drawing to win fabulous prizes.

Prizes include OSU Football tickets, Dayton Dragon tickets, Trekking poles, restaurant gift certificates.

June 15 marks the calendar halfway point, but participants have until September 1 to walk 50 miles and turn in log sheets.

CORRECTION: The Senior Center will be open until 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays.

The Bluffton Senior Citizens Center, 132 N. Main, will now be open on most Saturdays from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. This will give the public extra shopping hours for member-made crafts and give members additional time to enjoy the library, exercise equipment and free Wi-Fi.

This weekend, the center will also be holding a craft sale. Hours:

Weather observations by Guy Verhoff, Pandora

The HVAC report? 14 heating days and 13 cooling days.

The Bluffton Community Pool operated by the Village of Bluffton at 201 Snider Rd. opens for the season on Saturday, May 28. The facility is open from noon-8:00 p.m., Monday-Friday and 1:00-6:00 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Swim lessons and Pool Zumba will be offered.

The pool is a weather-dependent service. Closings are announced on Facebook.

ADMISSION

Daily admission - $4 / Children age 2 and under are free

10 visit punch card - $35

This week Allen County Regional Transit Authority will be running one of the blue and green large vans on the Delphos/Bluffton routes instead of a big bus.

If you ride the routes, please look for a van.

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