Bluffton views of the 2024 total solar eclipse
April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse photo by Jamie Nygaard. Additional photos follow.
By Paula Pyzik Scott
Bluffton Icon viewers thoroughly enjoyed the April 8 total solar eclipse as seen from back yards and our local parks.
Kay Lambert sent along a photo of her pup ready to view the eclipse safely. Bob Beer's family viewing was aided by a homemade telescope with cell phone attachment. At Friday's Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce meeting, director Jim Enneking noted that from his house you could hear a chorus of exclamations from all around.
"Came from SE Michigan, first to arrive, last leaving Motter Metro Park in Bluffton. No crowds, beautiful nature setting, walked trail, picnic lunch, friendly folks and a reporter inquiring about camera and colander set ups. Hawks flying, noticeably dark and cooler temps at totality. Oohs and awes, a SPECTACULAR day!" -- Anne Fairchild
“I was invited to my neighbors’ for a great cookout and to view the eclipse. His daughter found a great Eclipse App on the net at Christmas and gave those with cell phone cameras the setup. The whole experience was humbling and awesome. When the Sun went behind the Moon, we all couldn’t believe how much it cooled down, I mean from 72 degrees to about 53 degrees. All the outdoor lights came on and the neighbors cat came around the corner of the house wanting in for the night! What really struck us all was the calmness of the area. We all said it was an awe inspiring occurrence!” -- Dennis Morrison


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Friday, April 4, 2025
- Robert "Bob" O. Town served in the U.S. Navy
- Applications for Bluffton community pool jobs due April 10
- Bolen sentenced to 19 years to life in prison
- Tornado in Putnam County on April 2
- Pirate boys tennis edges Indians
- Brendon Matthews named Chief Executive Officer at First National Bank
- BHS spring musical is Bringing Down the House
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- Tornado Watch issued for Allen, Hancock, Hardin and Putnam counties at 9:15 p.m. on April 2
- Flood Warning issued for Allen County at 11:03 a.m.
- Pirate tennis loss at Elida
- Pirate softball loses opener to Ada
- Pirate baseball falls to Ada
- Allen County will not test warning sirens on April 2
- March 2025 land transfers in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District
- April 22 crash report shows driver hit N. Dixie home
- Bluffton High School Honor Roll announced for 3rd quarter of 2024-2025
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
- Obituary for Betty C. Mumaugh
- Leo Club supports Bluffton Clean Up
- Wind, rain and potential flooding for April 2
- Grandey to major in education, play basketball at John Carroll
- Pirate tennis blanks Bath
- Pirate baseball sweeps opening twin bill vs. Pandora-Gilboa
- “I Have Not Forsaken the Word of God” reader's theater, April 13
- Easter Cantata performed on April 13 in Pandora