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Design and sponsorships underway for disc golf course

Posted by Paula Scott on September 13, 2021 - 7:00am

Two local residents are working with the Bluffton parks and recreation committee to design a disc golf course at the Village Park. Evan Steiner and Grant Mumaugh, friends and disc golf enthusiasts, approached the Village of Bluffton about putting in the course and have since received approval from town council.

Installation of the front nine holes is tentatively scheduled for Fall 2021, with the back nine slated for Spring/Summer 2022. 

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Bluffton Icon viewers cast vote for staying home

Posted by Paula Scott on September 10, 2021 - 6:17pm

With 45 out of 59 votes, most Bluffton Icon viewers (at least those who bother to take polls) preferred to stay home for our most recent holiday weekend.

Have a suggestion for a poll? Drop us a line at [email protected].

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September 1-6, 2021 Weather Summary

Posted by Paula Scott on September 7, 2021 - 9:21am

September 2021 weather began with remarkably beautiful days, as shown by a summary of week 1 from Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

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Unusual Armyworm Outbreak

Posted by Paula Scott on September 5, 2021 - 10:01am

Northwest Ohio extension offices are noting "an unusual number of reports about fall armyworm outbreaks particularly in forage including alfalfa and sorghum sudangrass, and in turf. Certain hard-hit fields have been all but stripped bare." 

The infestation can affect crops and lawns. Fall armyworm does not overwinter in Ohio.

Additional information can be found at News and notes from Allen County OSU Extension. 

 

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Back to school: What's for lunch?

September lunch menu now available
Posted by admin on August 12, 2021 - 6:00am

Bluffton students will be returning to school on Aug. 30.

There is no school for Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6.

The entire September lunch menu is included below.

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School supply drive held through Aug. 15

Posted by admin on August 9, 2021 - 6:00am

Every year the Bluffton Community Assistance Program completes a school supply handout to those in the community that need it or could use it.

The Bluffton Community Assistance Program is asking for the public's help by donating any new school supplies. The deadline to donate is Sunday, August 15. Items will be collected, sorted, and handed out on Saturday, August 21.

Items can be dropped off at the following locations:

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