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Free school supplies distributed on Aug. 10

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 7, 2019 - 3:48pm

The Bluffton Ministerial Association and Bluffton Community Assistance Program will provide free school supplies to Bluffton school district children on the free and/or reduced lunch program again this year.

The distribution takes place from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 10, at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 223 W. College Ave., Bluffton.

The sponsoring groups suggest to call the church to enroll your child at 419-358-5641.

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Worship
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Bluffton's ever-changing scene

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 7, 2019 - 2:24pm

The new bridge over Riley Creek on Jefferson Street changes daily. Here's its appearance on Aug. 6. Additional photos in this series go back to early June.

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BHS flag corps returns to the '80s

Will perform Momma Mia routine at county fair competition
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 7, 2019 - 2:01pm

Several rehearsal photos at the bottom of this story -

It’s a retro year – meaning music from the ‘80s ­­– for the Bluffton High School flag corps, which began practicing this week for the upcoming performance season.

The young group includes five juniors, three sophomores and two freshmen. This year’s corps director is Jackie Bourassa. Captains are Elizabeth Bourassa and Bella Angel.

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People
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Signage enhacements coming to Thayer Road and U.S. 30

Intersection scene of accident in January and two within the past month
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 7, 2019 - 1:33pm

ODOT is investigating the feasibility of installing an eastbound right turn lane from U.S. 30 onto Thayer Road as well as other alternatives to make the intersection safer.

Signage enhancements at the Thayer Road and U.S. 30 intersection northeast of Lima in Allen County will be made this week to provide additional information to motorists.

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Regional news
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Summerfest 1 K is Saturday, Aug. 10

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 6, 2019 - 4:11pm

You remember last year's first-ever Summerfest 1-K, right?

It returns at noon, Saturday, Aug. 10, bigger and better than ever, according to Derek Dukes and Brandon Falk, the creators of the event.

CLICK HERE to register.

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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It's why they call it a giant sunflower

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 6, 2019 - 3:54pm

Ryan Shough and his grandmother, Sue Shields, stand beside sunflowers that Ryan planted this spring. It's why they call them giant sunflowers.

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People
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