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Garage Sales for August 8-9-10

UPDATED 5:00 p.m. Wednesday: We've got more garage sales! Here's who opted for a FREE ad on the Icon Classifieds and Google Maps:

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Trio of Et Cetera Inc. shops to hold customer appreciation days

Here's the invitation from Et Cetera Shop of Bluffton, Book ReViews and Bluffton Ten Thousand Villages: "Don't miss our next event celebrating the 50th anniversary of Et Cetera Inc. Customer appreciation day will be held Saturday, August 17 at all three stores."

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August 2024 update from Ohio Division of Wildlife

Northwest Ohio – Wildlife District Two
State Wildlife Officer Adam Stachler, assigned to Fulton County, received information that a wild turkey was game-checked one week after the spring turkey hunting season ended. Officer Stachler found that the hunter had harvested a turkey after the close of the south zone’s season. The individual was issued a citation and paid a $50 fine in addition to court costs.

State Wildlife Officer Matt D. Smith and Brock Williamson, assigned to Huron and Seneca counties, respectively, received a call from a kayaker that a bald eagle was caught in a trap on the banks of the Huron River. The officers hiked back to the river and located the eagle. Officer Smith crossed the river and safely captured the eagle. He removed the trap, assessed the eagle for injuries, and determined that the eagle would make a full recovery and could be immediately released.

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Fred Arnold Charitable Golf Scramble supports local and regional nonprofits

The Bluffton American Legion Post 382 held a donation ceremony on Monday, August 5 for donations funded by the 17th Annual Fred Arnold Charitable Golf Scramble, an event held in June.

Event chairman Kurt Emans thanked event sponsors and golfers for their generous donations which will support the organizations below. Over 10+ years, Post 382's golf outing has generated more than $60,000 for local nonprofit organizations.

In 2024 the Bluffton American Legion gave a total of $6,000 to these nine organizations:

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Bluffton Athletic Boosters celebrate Harmon Field at 100 years

The Bluffton Athletic Boosters are celebrating the historic 100 years of Harmon Field with a limited edition dimensional drink coaster.

Orders will be taken until September 28, 2024. All coaster orders will be available for pick up at the Lady Pirates Holiday Basketball Tourney in November or you may choose shipping.

To order, visit https://www.promohitsltd.com/sr/3718728

Bassitt advances to August 7 semi-final heat at Olympics

Bluffton High School to host 1:00 p.m. Watch Party 

By Paula Pyzik Scott

UPDATE: Watch party will be held in the Bluffton HS Gym starting at 1:00 p.m. The semi-final is scheduled to take place at 1:35 p.m. 

Blufftonite Trevor Bassitt advances to the August 7 semi-finals in the men's 400m hurdles at the 2024 Paris Olympics following a successful run in the first heat of the August 6 Repechage Rounds.

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