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Evelyn R. Reese was a teacher

Posted by Staff on August 2, 2024 - 2:54pm

Evelyn R. Reese, age 99, from Pandora, Ohio, peacefully passed away on August 1, 2024 in Bluffton. 

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Obituaries
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F3 men's workout introduced in Bluffton

Posted by Staff on August 2, 2024 - 7:28am

F3 workouts are being coordinated in Bluffton beginning on August 6. F3 stands for Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith, and is a free, outdoor, peer-led workout for men of all ages and fitness levels.

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Living in Bluffton
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Bluffton Beyond Tomorrow, part 3: Site & situation

Posted by Staff on August 2, 2024 - 7:05am

In this series, the Icon presents the Bluffton Beyond Tomorrow comprehensive plan in eight segments, which can be found in full on the Village of Bluffton website HERE. The Bluffton Public Library has two print copies.

Understanding the community’s foundational layer is imperative to foster responsible development. An area’s historic, geologic, geographic, climate and drainage patterns are staples of any comprehensive plan. Familiarity with these topics encourages development in the most suitable locations and aids policymakers in ensuring residents utilize community resources optimally.

History, Government & Attributes
In the northeast corner of Allen County and the southwest quadrant of Hancock County, the Village of Bluffton houses roughly 4,000 permanent residents and university students according to the 2020 decennial census. The village is nearly equidistant from Lima and Findlay, the seats to their respective counties. Bluffton is a regional destination featuring a downtown area with amenities valued by residents and visitors.

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Business
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July 2024 Bluffton EMS by the numbers

Posted by Paula Scott on August 2, 2024 - 6:00am

EMS Chief Jan Basinger has reported the following activity for Bluffton EMS volunteer crews in July 2024: 63 total calls in July; 45 Medical Calls; 4 Hospital to Hospital Transports; 2 Motor Vehicle Accidents; 8 Fire Calls; 4 Mutual Aid Calls. Through July, the department has answered 497 total calls so far in 2024.

 

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August 2024 programs and services at Bluffton Public Library

Posted by Staff on August 2, 2024 - 6:00am

The follow events and programs have been scheduled for August 2024 at the Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St. For more information, visit https://blufftonpubliclibrary.org/ or subscribe to the library's newsletter HERE.

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Bluffton Public Library
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Main St. banners celebrate Bluffton

Posted by Paula Scott on August 1, 2024 - 11:16am

Two new banners have been installed on N. Main Street celebrating Bluffton History Day (August 10) and Trevor Bassitt, the Bluffton High School alumnus who will be competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics at 4:05 a.m. on Monday, August 5.

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