Bioblitz 2024 will be a collaborative effort of Bluffton University and the University of Findlay aimed at exploring and documenting the rich biodiversity within their respective nature preserves. Scheduled for July 13, 2024, from 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., volunteers and community members are invited to join faculty experts in the day-long exploration of local ecosystems.
The event will begin at the Rieck Center for Habitat Studies, located at 17311 TR 166, Mount Blanchard, Ohio, then proceed to Spurgat Land Conservancy, located at CR 79 and CR 59, Rawson, Ohio, culminating at the Bluffton University Nature Preserve, located at 10625 Augsburger Road, Bluffton, Ohio. A reception at the Moyer Center will conclude the day, providing participants with an opportunity to share findings and experiences.
It's not too late to send July 2024 calendar items to the Bluffton Icon. Email [email protected] with events of general community interest. View the calendar HERE.
In a blazing fast 400 m hurdles final, Bluffton's Trevor Bassitt placed third in the U.S. Olympic track and field trials. Running a season's best time of 47.82, Bassitt is now headed to the 2024 Olympics in Paris, which begin July 26. PHOTOS by Karen Brandt.
The June 27 meeting of the Bluffton Exempted Village Schools Board of Education included approval of the 2025 Bluffton Public Library budget and raises for many school employees over the next three years.
By Ashley O’Flaherty, CMA
Supervisor, Blanchard Valley Medical Practices
Warmer weather and sunshine bring people outside for cookouts, swimming, hiking, and all-around fun. While enjoying the outdoors, we need to be mindful of those annoying little critters known as fleas and ticks. They can be harmful to humans as well as pets.
Fleas are very tiny insects that jump from host to host and can live on your animals. When your pet is outside, a flea may simply jump on it and stay there when the pet comes back inside. They then can multiply and bite not only the animal, but also humans. Some humans react more severely than others when it comes to bites on the skin. If not caught in time, this can cause a flea infestation. If you encounter a flea infestation, it is best you treat your animal with the appropriate treatment recommended by your veterinarian.
More than 500 swimmers and their families will descend on Bluffton July 12-13, 2024 for the annual Western Ohio Aquatics League (WOAL) Swim Champs. WOAL swimmers are ages 5-18 and represent eight regional teams.
The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that State Route 235 over Interstate 75 will close on Monday, July 1, for 30 days for bridge maintenance.
Bluffton alumni Trevor Bassitt advances to finals in the 400 m hurdles in the 2024 U.S. Olympic trials. He runs again at 8:20 p.m. on Sunday, June 30; the top three finishers will qualify for the Paris Olympics. PHOTO from Trevor Bassitt Facebook
