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Hancock Park District holds hunting-with-permission lottery during August

Posted by Staff on August 4, 2023 - 9:46am

Entries must be received by August 31 at 4:30 p.m.

FINDLAY—Residents and landowners of Hancock County will have the opportunity to participate in the Hancock Park District’s Hunting-with-Permission Lottery program provided in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. Registration can only be done online at www.HancockParks.com from August 1-31. This year’s lottery will be posted on the Hancock Park District’s Facebook page at 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 12. Winners will be announced at that time and those selected will be notified by email. All current rules and regulations and parking passes will then be emailed. 

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Invasive plant removal continues at Bluffton University Nature Preserve

Posted by Staff on August 4, 2023 - 7:10am

To support biodiversity at the Bluffton University Nature Preserve, invasive shrubs including bush honeysuckle, autumn olive and privet, are being removed using a combination of cutting and herbicide application. The work is an ongoing effort, but the first phase includes removing invasive plants along Augsburger Road near the entrance of the preserve.

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Bluffton University
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Immunization clinic for 7th and 12th grade students

Posted by Staff on August 4, 2023 - 6:59am

A reminder from the Bluffton Exempted Village Schools:

Students going into the 7th and 12th grade during the 2023-2024 school year are required to receive the meningococcal (MCV4) vaccine for entry. This is a two-dose requirement and all seniors should have received their first dose going into the 7th grade. 

This will be the 7th graders’ first dose and the seniors’ second dose. 

The Allen County Health Department will be doing an onsite clinic at Bluffton Middle School on Weds. August 9, 2023 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. A letter and a form were mailed out in June to take to the onsite clinic which must be completed ahead of time by the parent.

You can also stop in the Bluffton Middle School or High School office and pick up a form. You can take your child to your own physician, a Health Department or attend this clinic to get their vaccination.

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Regional news
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Reminder: BHS Soccer Alumni Games invites attendees to bring food pantry items

Posted by Paula Scott on August 4, 2023 - 6:00am

August 5 at Steinmetz Field

5:00 p.m. - BHS Girls Soccer Alumni Game

7:00 p.m. - BHS Boys Soccer Alumni Games

Bring items to donate to the Bluffton Food Pantry. For more details, click HERE.

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Events
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Letter: A direct attack on Democracy

Posted by Staff on August 4, 2023 - 6:00am

Letter to the editor from Holly Norton, President of the League of Women Voters of the Lima Area.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy. Issue 1 is a direct attack on voting rights and equal representation. That is why we are urging voters to vote NO on this issue. 

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Letters
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Richard E. Huss was a dentist

Posted by Staff on August 3, 2023 - 4:10pm

BLUFFTON--Richard E. Huss, 90, passed away August 2, 2023 at his residence. Richard was born August 27, 1932 in Pemberville, Ohio to the late Frederick and Ethel (Goodman) Huss. On December 20, 1952 he married Betty Strayer Huss who preceded him in death on August 28, 2020. 

Richard received his bachelor's degree from Capital University and his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the Ohio State University. He practiced dentistry for many years in cooperation with Howard Shelly M.D. in Bluffton. Richard always loved taking care of his property and being outdoors.  

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Obituaries
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