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POSTPONED: The Usual Suspects at Roots by Strattons

Posted by Paula Scott on June 15, 2022 - 1:26pm

UPDATE; This event has been postoned due to the heat advisory on June 15.

Roots by Strattons, 111 S. Main has announced:

The Usual Suspects will be playing in the alley on [TBA]. Jonah Agner, the owner of Greenhorn, will provide food for purchase. 

Bring a lawn chair, grab a coffee from the Twisted Whisk Cafe or popcorn from Shirley's Popcorn. We hope to see you there!

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Library is a cool place to hang out, charge up

Posted by Staff on June 15, 2022 - 11:01am

With temperatures racing towards 90 degrees before noon on June 15, the Bluffton Public Library is reminding the public that it's--literally (really literally)--a cool place to hang out.

The library has air conditioning, comfortable seating, free WiFi, public computers, board games and power strips for charging devices.

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the area, which remains in effect until midnight.

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Regional news
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Swiss Day to be celebrated June 19

Posted by Staff on June 15, 2022 - 7:20am

After a two year wait, the Swiss Community Historical Society is inviting members to the annual Swiss Day at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday June 19 at the Ebenezer Mennonite Church.

Individuals can renew their membership or join the society at the meeting.

There will be a carry-in meal and annual business meeting. Attendees should bring their own meal service and food to share. (This is different from past years, when one cold and one hot dish was requested.)

The invitation reads: "Everyone is invited, young and old! Enjoy an old fashioned pot-luck style meal."

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Events
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Bluffton PD activity summary for May 2022

Posted by Paula Scott on June 15, 2022 - 7:05am

At the June 13, 2022 council meeting the following May activity summary was submitted by the Bluffton Police Department.

The original report with year-to-date incident breakdowns is available HERE.

311 - Calls for service

42 - Traffic stops

3 - Traffic citations

1 - Assault

1 - Criminal damagin

1- Driving under suspension

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Police/Fire/EMS
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Sardines strong in first 2022 home WOAL meet

Posted by Paula Scott on June 15, 2022 - 6:00am

With thunderstorms expected and the air thick with humidity, the Bluffton Sardines hosted the Kenton Stingrays in Western Ohio Aquatics League (WOAL) competition on Monday, June 13 at the Bluffton Community Pool, 205 Snider Rd.

Bluffton won the home meet 896-293 and is scheduled to host Van Wert at home on Thursday, June 16.

A full listing of event results are attached below.

COMBINED TEAM SCORES

  • Bluffton Swim Team - 896
  • Kenton Area Swim Team - 293

GIRLS SCORES

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Sports
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Summary of June 13 Council Meeting

Riley St. conditional use hearing set, pathway board members appointed
Posted by Paula Scott on June 15, 2022 - 6:00am

By Paula Scott

The Village of Bluffton held a regular Council meeting on June 13 with all members present. The meeting was conducted by Mayor Richard Johnson. The minutes of May 23 and bill payment were passed unanimously, as were all other actions.

The following summary includes committee and department reports, as well as the scheduling of upcoming meetings. The full agenda and packet is attached HERE.

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Public Meetings
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