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MAY 27 MEDIA RELEASE___Northwest Ohio – Wildlife District Two

During the 2024-25 white-tailed deer gun hunting season, State Wildlife Officer Jason Porinchok, assigned to Putnam County, observed a hunter wearing only a hunter-orange hat. Hunters are required to wear an orange vest, coat, jacket, or coveralls during deer gun hunting seasons. Officer Porinchok contacted the hunter and issued a citation for not wearing the required hunter orange. The hunter paid a $125 fine in addition to court costs in Putnam County Court.

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MAY 27 MEDIA RELEASE__Mornings with Mommy will be hosting free Summer Park Play Dates on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of June, July and August, at Jenera Park, 18800 State Route 698, south of Jenera

The first play date is Monday, June 2. Join us at the Park any time after 9:30 a.m.

Bring you kids/grandkids-both big and small. Come when you can and stay as long as you are able.  Enjoy the sunshine and some fresh air. Let the kids play and burn off some energy while you talk with other adults.

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MAY 27 MEDIA RELEASE__On Friday May 30, the Bluffton Shuffleboard Club will host the Steve and Cindy Slaughterback Memorial Shuffleboard Tournament. This is a state tournament with players coming from all over Ohio and Indiana.

In preparation for this tournament and this year's club play, the Village of Bluffton and the members of the club resurfaced the courts at the park by Buckeye Lake.

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MAY 27 MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton Middle School has announced the following 4th Quarter Honor Roll for the 2024-2025 school year.

All “A” Honor Roll

6th Grade

Morgan Basinger, Natalie Basinger, Kyra Bingley, Julia Brauen, Charles Brodman, Rose Burkholder, Emily Byers, Brooke Cherry, Quinn Cupples, William Dailey, Lydia Davis, Aiden Diller, Malia Fought, Elijah Fry, Jonathan Gallant, Grant Gesler, Lydia Gratz, Gabriella Gremling, Eden Hagen, Lyla Heinze, Kaidree Hohenbrink, Gabriella Holmes, Kinley Kill, Milena King, Piper Kruse, Julianna Lewis, Samuel Lovett, Averie Marquart, Mikah Miller, Sage Music, Chase Rhoad, Samuel Rinaldi, Peyton Simon, Mckenna Stoner, Caroline Stratton, Cooper Tuttle, Arden Ulrey, Hadley Underwood, Lillian Utendorf, Katelynn Waltz, Ellia Zink

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FROM BLUFFTON COMMUNITY POOL ON FACEBOOK__We are changing swim lessons this year to better meet the community's needs!

Only levels 1-3 are being offered during regular sessions.

ALL students will be evaluated on day 1 and placed in a group for the remainder of the session starting on day 2.

When you sign your child up, we are only taking names and contact info, and then we will send you an online form to complete the process.

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MAY 23 MEDIA RELEASE__This summer, unlock a world of adventure with the Bluffton Public Library’s 2025 Summer Reading Program, “Color Our World” starting June 2! Summer Read is open to all ages. By joining in on the summer fun, you’ll earn tickets for prize drawings and have opportunities to connect with others in the community! Reading logs will be available for children and teens when they register, and adults can enter to win prizes with every 3 books read. So come on in and get the whole family registered and involved! 

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