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Small scale beekeeping

June 17 program hosted by Transition Bluffton
Posted by LizGH on June 13, 2019 - 6:00am

Join Transition Bluffton and Jon Tuttle for a field presentation on small scale beekeeping.  We will meet Tuesday, June 18, at 7 p.m. at Little Riley Creek, Jon and Amanda’s organic farm. 

The farm is located at 9255 Lugabill Road, about three miles south of Bluffton.  Tuttle will give a primer on beekeeping basics, including hive location and equipment.  

There will be time for questions and answers.  This will be a good demonstration of how we can respond to the declining bee population throughout the country. 

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Nature-themed activities at Quarry Farm Nature Preserve

Posted by LizGH on June 13, 2019 - 6:00am

 

DATE CHANGE: Spring Family Day  at The Quarry Farm Nature Preserve & Conservation Farm has been rescheduled as "Summer Family Day" on Saturday, July 20, 1 to 4 p.m., due to a forecast of rain and thunderstorms for the originally scheduled date, June 15.

Bring yourself, friends and family for an afternoon of fun in the gardens, woods and wetlands of during the 6th Annual Family Day on Saturday, July 20.

The Quarry Farm Nature Preserve and Conservation Farm, rural Pandora, has several nature-themed activities planned this summer. 

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Your theological message of the week

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 12, 2019 - 2:56pm

St. John's United Church of Christ wins the award for its interesting sign board messages. This one is right up there with some of best messages it's posted.

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Thursday evening meeting to hear AEP Ohio's local study

Upgrades and new power substation under consideration
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 12, 2019 - 2:42pm

AEP Ohio is considering improvements to increase electric reliability and support economic development in the Bluffton surrounding area.

The utility company will hold a public meeting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 13, in the Bluffton middle school to inform residents of feasibility upgrades proposed in Allen and Hancock counties.

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Pirate lingo

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 12, 2019 - 1:56pm

With the largest Pirate image in Bluffton staring down at them, Bluffton middle school boys get a word of encouragement from BHS varsity boys' basketball coach Todd Boblitt. A boys' basketball camp took place last week. Basketball, volleyball and football camps are underway this month.

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Bridging the gap

Hog Creek bridge over Allen-Hardin County Line Road moving toward the finish line
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 12, 2019 - 1:43pm

The bridge over Hog Creek on Hardin County Road 15, west of Ada, is stil closed, but is moving toward the finish line this month.

The bridge is undergoing a rehabilitation, according to Luke Underwood of the county engineer’s office.

The project, estimated at $220,314, includes work handled by the county and U.S. Bridge of Cambridge. A portion of the cost is covered by a grant from the Ohio Public Works Commission. The U.S. Bridge portion of the project is estimated at $170,314 and the county's share is $50,000.

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