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Bluffton Ohio Historical Society granted 501(c)(3) status

Posted by Staff on September 12, 2023 - 7:11am

The next meeting of the Bluffton Ohio Historical Society is 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 13 at Bluffton Town Hall.

The Bluffton Ohio Historical Society (BOHS) has crossed another hurdle towards the preservation of local Bluffton and Richland Township area historic objects and facts.

When the BOHS received a qualifying letter from the IRS in late August–in less than a month since applying, the timing was quite a surprise. As of August 22, 2023, the BOHS is officially qualified by the IRS as a 501(c)(3). 

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Beaverdam Bunch 4-H Club fair results 2023

Posted by Staff on September 12, 2023 - 6:00am

The Beaverdam Bunch 4-H Club has reported the following 2023 Allen County Junior Fair results. Thirty club members participated in the fair.
 

Braeden Ackerman

  • Pen of 2 Meat Chickens – A, Outstanding Poultry Livestock Interview

Hailey Ballinger

  • Outstanding Rabbit Livestock Interview, Second Place Junior Rabbit Demonstration
  • Three Holland Lop Breeding Rabbits – A, A, A
  • Two Silver Fox Breeding Rabbits – A, A

Jessica Boop

  • Seeing Through Graphic Design – A, County Plaque Winner, Outstanding of the Day at the Ohio State Fair
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Bluffton Fire Department trains with Rumpke Waste & Recycling

Posted by Paula Scott on September 12, 2023 - 6:00am

On September 6, representatives from Rumpke Waste & Recycling explained the hazards of load fires and also the potential hazards of their compressed natural gas fueled trucks to area firefighters. PHOTO provided by Bluffton Fire Department.

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Obituary for Mildred “Millie” B. Lugibihl

Posted by Staff on September 11, 2023 - 2:04pm

Mildred “Millie” B. Lugibihl, 88, passed away September 10, 2023 at Willow Ridge – Betty House in Bluffton. 

Visitation will be Friday, September 22, 2023 from 4:00- 7:00 p.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation  Services, Bluffton.  

Millie’s service will begin at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Grace Mennonite Church, Pandora.

A private burial will take place in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Pandora. Arrangements are pending at Chiles-Laman Funeral  & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

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Obituaries
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Homer Thomas Reichenbach worked for Lincoln National Life Insurance

Posted by Staff on September 11, 2023 - 10:51am

Homer Thomas Reichenbach (Tom) died peacefully in his sleep on the morning of September 3, 2023, his 87th birthday. Tom died in his home at Maplewood Park Place in Bethesda, MD. He survived a stroke in 2019, and bravely fought prostate, lung and kidney cancer.

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Obituaries
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Lyme disease and West Nile virus investigation in Allen County

Posted by Staff on September 11, 2023 - 9:57am

Allen County Public Health is currently investigating both a probable case of Lyme Disease and a probable West Nile Virus case. The health department would like to remind the public of the risks associated with tick and mosquito season and urge them to take precautions associated with Lyme Disease and with West Nile Virus. 

To avoid contact with ticks and potential risk of Lyme Disease it is recommended that you avoid wooded and brushy areas with high grass and leaf litter when outdoors. Consider using EPA-registered tick repellents, and wear light-colored long-sleeve shirts and pants to prevent tick bites. Tucking pants into socks is a great line of defense to keep ticks from making skin contact. Ticks can also ride into the home on clothing and pets, then attach to a person later, so carefully examine pets, coats and day packs. 

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