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Bassitt finishes 8th in men’s 400m hurdles at 2024 Olympics, sets sights on the future

Posted by Staff on August 15, 2024 - 6:00am

By Paula Pyzik Scott

2024 Paris Olympics fever in Bluffton hit its peak on Wednesday, August 7, when fans of Bluffton native and men’s 400m hurdles competitor Trevor Bassitt filled the Bluffton High School gym for a semi-finals watch party. 

Fans chanted “U-S-A, U-S-A!” and “Tre-vor Bas-sit, Tre-vor Bas-sit!” The high school provided a large screen television and Bluffton Family YMCA brought in day campers. Bill Theisen, who has been part of the Bluffton High School coaching staff, noted “There were several hundred people there. The community really did show up.”

After two very early morning appearances, Bassitt ran in the first semi-final heat at 12:35 p.m.at the Stade du France in Paris. He placed fourth in the heat with a time of 48.29, behind finalists Karsten Warholm of Norway, Clement Ducos of France, and Alison dos Santos of Brazil. 

Theisen comments that Bassitt got off to a fast start but had a tough lane 2 assignment: “He looked good, he looked strong, he was gliding over the hurdles.” Theisen also noted that Bassitt was 8th overall but was in a very fast heat.

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Sports
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Pirate bucket hats support Eli Jones Memorial Fund

Posted by Staff on August 15, 2024 - 6:00am

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Bluffton High School and Bluffton Middle School students will soon be sporting reversible bucket hats courtesy of eighteen Bluffton business sponsors.

The reversible hats--one side is red, the other side is white--were created by PromoHits. They feature a Bluffton Pirate print and sponsor names on the brims. 

All high school and middle school students and all teachers and staff will receive a free bucket hat when they get their photos taken at school on August 16 and 19. Make sure your students pick one up!

Additional hats will be available for purchase on August 24 beginning at 9 a.m. until sold out. Sales will be located in the Presbyterian Church lawn. Hats will be $12 each, cash only, limit 2 per person. One size, fits adults.

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Living in Bluffton
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Women in business meetings kick off August 15

Posted by Paula Scott on August 15, 2024 - 6:00am

Women in business-managers and owners--are invited to join others for a free networking event at 7:00 p.m. on the third Thursday on the third floor of Bluffton Town Hall. The first meeting is August 15. Organizers Melinda Bowden and Liz Gordon-Hancock invite you to come share experiences and mentor each other. 

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Aug. 21 Allen Co. teen immunization clinic

Posted by Staff on August 14, 2024 - 6:57am

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Allen County Public Health, 219 E. Market St., Lima

LIMA __ Allen County Public Health will hold a Teen Immunization School Spirit Day on for pre-teens and teens entering grades 7-12 on August 21.

Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and all required and recommended vaccines will be available. The clinic is located at Allen County Public Health 219 E. Market St. Lima, Ohio. 

Please call 419-228-4457 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome and will be seen as time allows.

Scheduling an appointment online is also available at

www.allencountypublichealth.org
by clicking the button on the Home Page that says “Book Now.” 

The health department ask participants to bring immunization records and insurance information.

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Health Services
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Village of Bluffton public meetings update

Posted by Staff on August 14, 2024 - 6:00am

The Village of Bluffton has announced the following public meetings during the time period of August 14-29.

Bluffton Safety Services – Income Tax Increase Informational Mtg. on Wednesday, August 14 at 2:00 p.m. @ Bluffton Sr. Citizens Center

Ordinance Committee on Wednesday, August 14 at 6:00 p.m.

Parks & Recreation Committee on Monday, August 19 at 6:00 p.m.

Parks & Recreation Committee – Bluffton Park Forum on Thursday, August 22 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. @ Buckeye Park

Council Meeting on Monday, August 26 at 7:00 p.m.

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Public Meetings
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Recap of August 12 Bluffton Council Meeting

Posted by Staff on August 14, 2024 - 6:00am

August 12 Council Packet HERE

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Village of Bluffton Council held a regular meeting on Monday, August 12 on the third floor of Town Hall. The meeting was chaired by Mayor Rich Johnson, council member Dave Steiner was absent and all voting items were passed unanimously.

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Public Meetings
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