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Sardine swimmers 1 st after day 1 of WOAL meet; Bowlus wins 3 races, Roby 2

Posted by Paula Scott on July 13, 2024 - 7:41am

Above) Bluffton Sardine Marshall McConnahea plays the National Anthem; Swimmers enjoy Christmas in July; Coaches make a splash on Champs opening day.

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON – Celebrating their 50th season in style, the host Bluffton summer swim team sits first out of eight teams after day one of the two-day West Ohio Aquatic League championship meet Friday, July 12, at the Bluffton Community Pool.

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Weis to present Triple Crown hike experience July 16 at BPL

Posted by Paula Scott on July 13, 2024 - 6:00am

Book signing and presention; registration requested

Author/adventurer Brandon Weis will recount his grueling 2021 “Triple Crown” hike along the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail and the Arizona Trail at the Bluffton Public Library Tuesday, July 16 at 6 p.m.

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Bluffton Public Library
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July 12 ODOT construction update

Posted by Staff on July 13, 2024 - 6:00am

The Ohio Department of Transportation has reported the following roadwork and traffic impacts near Bluffton in Allen County.

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Regional news
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Weekend Doctor: What's Recreational Water Illness?

Posted by Staff on July 13, 2024 - 6:00am

By Gina Bailey, BSN, RN
Infection Preventionist, Quality/Infection Control, Blanchard Valley Health System

Summer is here, and now is the time to enjoy the weather and get into the water. But many do not know that while you are in the lazy river or perfecting your cannonball, you are coming into contact with bacteria, viruses and parasites. Most of these will not cause you to become sick, but some can cause what is known as Recreational Water Illness (RWI). 

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Health Services
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July 18 watercolor workshops with local artist

Posted by Staff on July 12, 2024 - 7:20am

The Bluffton Public Library will host two watercolor workshops entitled “Ladybugs” Thursday, July 18. With the guidance of local artist Jeanne Beutler, participants will create their own finished 8” x 10” watercolor art piece, complete with mat board.

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Bluffton Public Library
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Plant mounting workshop July 23 at BPL

Posted by Staff on July 12, 2024 - 7:08am

Register by July 16

Stir up some summer fun at a Plant Mounting Workshop Tuesday, July 23 at 6 p.m. in the Bluffton Public Library. Kim Beckmann of Stratton Greenhouses and Roots will help guide participants in creating their own plant-mounted decorative wall hanging.

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Bluffton Public Library
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