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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. 

Teams of 5-10 individuals will be timed as they empty one large container with buckets and fill another. Businesses, clubs, families and other groups are invited to join in the fun.

The Bucket Brigade competition will take place at approximately 11:30 a.m. following presentations on the lawn of Bluffton Presbyterian Church, 102 N. Main, and a recreation of the 1898 test by Bluffton firemen of the Village’s new water system.

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August 10 open house at Schumacher Homestead

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

The Swiss Community Historical Society of Bluffton and Pandora will hold its final Second Saturday event of the summer on August 10, when visitors are especially invited to tour the garden. Open hours at the Schumacher homestead, 8350 Bixel Road, are from 1:00-4:00 p.m. 

This year marks the second season that the garden has been ably cared for by committee members Becki Ahmed, Joyce Suter and Nancy Yeager, assisted by their husbands and a few friends. There will be docents available to point out and discuss the plants used by the early settlers, including the labeled herbs and broom corn.

There will also be guided tours of the (air-conditioned) mid-19th century house, with many period artifacts, some original to the house.

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Cross country alumni race at Bluffton University, August 30

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

Bluffton University is inviting cross country team alumni to dust off their running shoes for the 2024 Cross Country Alumni Race.

The event takes place at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, at the Bluffton University Nature Preserve. Be part of the alumni team or cheer on former teammates. 

Register at https://www.bluffton.edu/bluff.../connect/cross-country.aspx

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Fireworks in Bluffton, August 6

Posted by Paula Scott on July 29, 2024 - 10:16am

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce and member sponsors are providing fireworks after National Night Out at the Bluffton Community Pool on Tuesday, August 6. Join us in thanking these local businesses and individuals!

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July 29 classified ads snapshot

Posted by Staff on July 29, 2024 - 9:58am

See our Classifieds page for all ads

Our newest classifieds 

HELP WANTED Custodian at Bluffton Presbyterian Church

GARAGE SALE in Ada, AUG 1-2-3

THANKS to Bluffton Ride to Remember cinch sack donors

FOR RENT 2BR, 1 BA apartment on Elm St.

FOR SALE Scottish terrier puppies

EVENTS Bluffton History Day, August 10

HELP WANTED Special Event reporters

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