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Hometown proud in Bluffton

Posted by Paula Scott on July 31, 2024 - 8:21am

A grassroots celebration of Trevor Bassitt reaching the 2024 Olympics in Paris in the men's 400m hurdles will be popping up on Bluffton lawns and byways. Lynda Best at Village Cut & Curl has spearheaded a lawn sign and banner project. Bassitt competes in a first round on Monday, August 5, at 4:05 a.m. Eastern Time.

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Allen Soil and Water Conservation District Open House, August 6

Posted by Staff on July 31, 2024 - 6:00am

Allen Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its Annual Open House and Board of Supervisors Election from 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6. This casual gathering will occur at the Allen SWCD office located at 1870 Slabtown Road in Lima. 

Hamburgers, brats and hot dogs will be served hot off the grill. Those who attend will have the opportunity to meet district staff and ask questions about our programming. 

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Bluffton students excel at Ohio State Junior Horse Show

Posted by Paula Scott on July 31, 2024 - 6:00am

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Bluffton High School student Danielle Cross, a rising senior, and Sadie Melton, a Bluffton Middle School student, have returned from the 2024 Ohio State Fair Junior Horse Show with plenty to be proud of. Both girls are members of the Equine Country 4-H Club in Allen County. 

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Invitation to share calendar items

Posted by Paula Scott on July 30, 2024 - 7:04am

Here comes August 2024. To share calendar items of general interest in the Bluffton area, email [email protected]. You may also tag @blufftonicon on Facebook to alert us of upcoming events and activities.

View the Community Calendar HERE.

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Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program operates through Sept. 30

Posted by Paula Scott on July 30, 2024 - 6:00am

The Ohio Department of Development and Area Agency on Aging 3 are once again offering assistance to help Ohio’s families stay cool during the hot summer months.

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Invitation to August 10 Buckeye Brigade competition

Posted by Staff on July 30, 2024 - 6:00am

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Before the Village of Bluffton had a water system or pump equipment, fighting fires required bucket brigades, a chain of individuals who passed buckets of water from hand to hand. The Bluffton Ohio Historical Society is inviting small groups to participate in a bucket brigade competition as part of its August 10 Bluffton History Day celebrating local volunteer firefighters. 

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