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Summery weekend events, July 21-22

UPDATED Bluffton Soccer Club to host Women's World Cup watch party at Steinmetz Field on Friday at 8:30 p.m.

By Paula Scott

On Friday and Saturday, July 21 and 22, the deck of Bluffton opportunities is stacked with summery outdoor events. Live music, a car show, the Bluffton Farmers Market and a Discovery Days promotion offer make this an exceptional weekend for a staycation.

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Mobile Health Clinic at the library

Bluffton Public Library will be hosting a mobile health clinic on Friday, July 28 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. All services are provided by the Ohio Northern University Healthwise program.

This clinic includes free screenings for blood pressure, osteoporosis, blood sugar and cholesterol. Please fast for 12 hours to participate in cholesterol or blood sugar screening.

Participants may speak with ONU Healthwise students and staff about their results or concerns, and even receive referrals to area doctors. Please notice: vaccines are not offered during these clinics.

Marjorie (Trenkamp) Hermiller was a homemaker

Marjorie “Marge” K. (Trenkamp) Hermiller, 93, passed away July 20, 2023 at her residence.  Marjorie was born January 2, 1930 in Lima to Carl and Bertha (Schmitt) Greulich.  She was married to James Trenkamp who preceded her in death and she later married Lavern Hermiller and he survives.  

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July 20 Severe Thunderstorm Watch notice from Bluffton Police Dept.

The Bluffton Police Department sent the following alert to Nixle subscribers on Thursday, July 20 at 02:56 p.m. EDT

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH has been issued for Allen County.   

Severity: Severe - Significant threat to life or property

Urgency: Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately

Certainty: Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing

Category: Meteorological (inc. flood)

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Senior Center trip to see The Confession, the musical

On Tuesday, July 25, the Bluffton Senior Center is taking a bus trip to see The Confession, the musical. Organizers are currently taking standby for this trip.

The group will visit E & S Sales Bulk Foods before getting lunch at the Blue Gate Amish Buffet. The cost is $140. Departure time is 7:00 a.m.

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Creative Families at the Library

The Bluffton Public Library will host a Creative Families at the Library event on Saturday, July 29 from 10:00-10:45 a.m.

This program is for families with children in grades K-5 and no registration is required. Come and learn about different art mediums and have a chance to practice them, too.

This program is presented as part of a Girl Scout Gold Award project.

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