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Early August field reports from the Ohio Division of Wildlife

Posted by Staff on August 26, 2023 - 6:00am

Northwest Ohio – Wildlife District Two
In June, State Wildlife Officer Eric VonAlmen, assigned to Wood County, conducted sport fish enforcement on the Maumee River in Grand Rapids. He observed two anglers wade into the river with large treble hooks on their lines and attempt to snag fish while retrieving their lines. Both anglers hooked fish including common carp, channel catfish, and flathead catfish in parts of the body other than the mouth. The individuals kept the snagged fish, which is not legal for any species other than forage fish. Officer VonAlmen contacted the suspects on the shoreline and issued summonses for the violation. Each angler paid a $120 waiver, and Officer VonAlmen photographed the snagged catfish and released them into the river.

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HCAC 2023 preseason football poll

Posted by Staff on August 25, 2023 - 12:00pm

Lists Bluffton University players to watch

CARMEL, Ind. – Mount St. Joseph University was selected as the favorite in a vote amongst league coaches ahead of the 2023 Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) football season.

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Sports
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Pirate volleyball grounds Rockets

Posted by Staff on August 25, 2023 - 8:35am

The Bluffton High School volleyball team swept local rival Pandora-Gilboa Thursday evening, Agust 24.

Bluffton took down the Rockets in straight sets by a 25-21, 25-15, 25-18 count.

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Findlay OVI checkpoint on August 25

Posted by Staff on August 25, 2023 - 8:27am

FINDLAY--The Ohio State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the Findlay Police Department, the University of Findlay Police Department, and the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, announced today an OVI checkpoint will be held from 8:00 p.m.-12 midnigh on August 25 on Main Street, in the City of Findlay, Hancock County.

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Police/Fire/EMS
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Before you go back to school, enjoy another summery weekend

Posted by Staff on August 25, 2023 - 8:22am

UPDATE: It's also Play Music on the Front Porch Day! Join in the fun at 10:00 a.m. at Bluffton Public Library.

Special events for early birds and night owls

By Paula Scott

Even if your family no longer has youngsters in school, it's pretty hard to miss the transition from summer to school year in Bluffton--both the Bluffton Schools and Bluffton University start classes on Monday. Fortunately, this weekend provides plenty of leisure activities to distract us from the upcoming transition.

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Pantasia Steel Band performs at MMH on August 27

Posted by Staff on August 25, 2023 - 7:59am

The Pantasia Steel Band will play at a free concert at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 27 at Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 W. Elm St., Bluffton. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on and dress for the weather.

The Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio Service Group will serve Bluffton Dari Freeze ice cream, compliments of the Bluffton Dari Freeze. 

Special  thanks go to Everence, which is sponsoring the concert. MMH has hosted the annual  “Concert on the Lawn” since 2005.

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