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Drainage Technology and Water Management Field Day at OSU Lima  

Posted by Staff on June 18, 2024 - 8:31am

ALLEN COUNTY__ Drainage installation, drainage water recycling and soil health will be the focus of a field day being held  on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, beginning at 9 a.m. at The Ohio State University at Lima. 

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St. John's UCC contest for free child's bicycle

Posted by Paula Scott on June 18, 2024 - 7:23am

Application form must be turned in by July 15

Thanks to generous donations in support of the St. John's United Church of Christ Bicycle Ministry, a contest to win a bike shop-quality bicycle and helmet from Bike Crazy LLC has been announced.

The church’s mission is to provide a free bicycle and helmet to children up to 13 years old. The giveaway will focus on local youth who have a need and desire for a high-quality bicycle in the Bluffton, Cory-Rawson and Pandora school districts.

The St. John's Bicycle Ministry Committee will select the best candidate or candidates, based upon how well participants meet the ministry objectives via their submitted responses to four questions on the entry form.  

Parents are welcome to help their children complete the form.

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Living in Bluffton
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2024 Bluffton Memorial Day ceremonies emphasized memories of people and places

Posted by Staff on June 18, 2024 - 6:00am

Above, L-R) Rev. Burr Shlling and Lary Core, Commander of the Bluffton American Legion Post 382

Slide Show HERE.

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Memorial Day is a widely observed federal holiday that was first created to recognize soldiers who died in the American Civil War. For many, Memorial Day means backyard barbecues, appliance sales and patriotic sentiments on social media.

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Memorial service for Michael Chanda Kingsley on June 22

Posted by Paula Scott on June 18, 2024 - 6:00am

Michael Chanda Kingsley, 42, passed away at his home in Bluffton, Ohio, on Monday evening, May 6, 2024. Mike's memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at First Mennonite Church of Bluffton with Pastor Phil Yoder officiating. 

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Obituaries
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Power outage, cooling stations in Bluffton

Posted by Staff on June 17, 2024 - 3:43pm

During a heat warning on June 17, AEP listed a power outage near SR 103 and County Line Rd. affecting fewer than 10 customers. Estimated restoration is 6:30 p.m.

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Living in Bluffton
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R. Kent Mathewson worked for Ford Motor Co.

Posted by Staff on June 17, 2024 - 3:13pm

R. Kent Mathewson, 86, passed away June 16, 2024 at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. 

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