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10th annual National Night Out celebration, August 6

Posted by Paula Scott on August 5, 2024 - 8:16am

On Tuesday, August 6, the Bluffton Police Department is hosting the 10th annual National Night Out community-building event that promotes police-community partnerships. The event takes place from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Bluffton Community Pool, followed by fireworks sponsored by Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce members. All activities and food are free thanks to donations by local businesses, organizations and individuals.

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Dorothy E.  Lugibihl was a waitress at Ingalls Restaurant

Posted by Staff on August 5, 2024 - 8:01am

Dorothy E.  Lugibihl, 89, passed away August 3, 2024, at St. Rita's Medical Center. 

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Bassitt to run again in Olympics Repechage Round, August 6

Posted by Staff on August 5, 2024 - 7:56am

Official 2024 Paris Olympics data for Trevor Bassitt

By Paula Pyzik Scott

In the wee hours of the morning on August 5, Bluffton native Trevor Bassitt competed in his first Olympic games and the first Olympic games for any Bluffton athlete. He placed fifth in Heat 2 of the men’s 400m hurdles at the Stade de France.

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Bill and Louise Watkins celebrate 50th anniversary

Posted by Staff on August 5, 2024 - 6:00am

Bill and Louise Watkins are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this month.

Bill and Louise were marrided on August 17, 1974 at United Methodist Church in Pandora, Ohio

Their children are Josh (Ashley) Watkins of East Sparta, Ohio and Megan Given of Westerville, Ohio. Grandchildren are Devon, Joslyn, and Dylan Watkins, and Ellie and Isla Given.

Bill is the former President and Chief Administrative Officer of Bluffton Hospital and Blanchard Valley Medical Practices. Louise Watkins is a former Transcriptionist and Medical Secretary for Radiology at Bluffton Hospital. 

The couple has over 80 years combined services in healthcare; both retired from BVHS in 2015.

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Bassitt family charts the growth of an Olympian

Posted by Staff on August 4, 2024 - 6:00am

Olympic journey is "not for the faint of heart"

By Benji Bergstrand

When Trevor Bassitt crossed the finish line at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon and became Bluffton’s first ever Olympian, people all over town celebrated. Congratulations poured in and excited comments abounded on social media–but for the Bassitt family it all hit a little deeper.

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Sports
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Winning numbers for July 2024 Discovery Days drawing

Posted by Staff on August 3, 2024 - 6:00am

Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce director Jim Enneking has announced the following winning numbers for the July 2024 Discovery Days drawing:

First Prize - $100 Bluffton Bucks - 132123
Second Prize - $50 Bluffton Bucks - 822857
Third Place - $25 Bluffton Bucks - 822838

Prizes can be picked up after 1:00 p.m. on August 2, 2024 at the Bluffton Public Library.

Prizes must be picked up before August 21, 2024.

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