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Rain barrel sale in Lima

Posted by Staff on May 31, 2023 - 6:55am

Based on the average rainfall in Allen County, a 1,000 square foot house could potentially harvest 7,650 gallons of water each year just from the amount of rain that falls annually on its roof.

For over ten years, the Allen Soil and Water Conservation District has been selling rain barrels to those who wish to take advantage of this free source of water. This collected water can be used to hydrate gardens, lawns, wash off equipment, and more.

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June 5 deadline for Pirate girls basketball camp, expanded to include 3rd grade

Posted by Staff on May 31, 2023 - 6:00am

NEW: Due to increased interest for girls entering 3rd grade, this event has been expanded. Registration deadline is June 5 for t-shirt guarantee.

Bluffton Lady Pirate Youth Basketball Camp
June 19-20, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Bluffton High School Gymnasium

Open to girls entering grades 3-6

Hosted by the Bluffton High School Girls Basketball Coaching Staff as well as current Bluffton Lady Pirate Basketball Players.

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Events
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Ohio floriculture production dropped in 2022

Posted by Staff on May 31, 2023 - 5:06am

Ohio floriculture was worth more than $240 million in 2022, according to the USDA NASS, Great Lakes Regional Field Office.

Ohio floriculture producers sold nearly $244 million worth of floriculture commodities in 2022. This was down 10 percent from the $269 million sold in 2021.

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Business
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Gwendolyn Lee Lemmon was a teacher

Posted by Staff on May 30, 2023 - 4:17pm

Gwendolyn Lee Lemmon, 84, formerly of Delaware, Ohio, passed away May 30, 2023, at Willow Ridge - Betty House.

Gwendolyn was born July 19, 1938 in Buffalo, NY, to Harry and Ruth (Newell) Berrisford, who preceded her in death. 

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Obituaries
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Pirate Granger earns All-NWC baseball honors

Posted by Staff on May 30, 2023 - 1:37pm

By Cort Reynolds

Bluffton High School junior first baseman Jacob Granger was named second team All-Northwest Conference for baseball in voting conducted by the league coaches this week in Delphos.

Four Pirates were voted honorable mention all-league.

Junior center fielder Braeden Jordan made honorable mention all-league for the second year in a row. Junior pitcher Tyler Cupples and sophomores Landen Worcester (outfielder) and Quinn Eachus (shortstop) also received HM notice.

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Sports
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Special notice by Richland Township Trustees

Posted by Staff on May 30, 2023 - 11:15am

Richland Township trustees will hold a special meeting on Wed, May 31, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Township garage, 8435 Dixie Hwy, Bluffton, Ohio for personnel matters.

Regular meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. at the Township Garage.

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Public Meetings
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