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New signs go up, old signs for sale

Posted by Paula Scott on June 5, 2022 - 7:56am

Village of Bluffton has announced that the old, now replaced street name signs are available for purchase for $10 each. They are green with white lettering. Please contact Jesse Blackburn at [email protected] to request a sign if interested. 

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BHS boys 4th in Ohio track and field championship

Posted by Staff on June 5, 2022 - 7:35am

By Cort Reynolds

COLUMBUS, Ohio--The Bluffton High School track and field team had nine representatives  compete in the Div. III state meet June 3 and 4 in Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on the Ohio State University campus in Columbus.  

The Pirate boys finished a strong fourth in the Div. III team standings. Norwayne won with 40 points, followed by McDonald (38), Hopewell-Loudon (31) and Bluffton (29).

Senior Ethan Bogart finished third in the 300-meter hurdle finals after taking first in the preliminary heats.

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Sports
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Forgotten Bluffton: A power plant and a quarry

Posted by Staff on June 5, 2022 - 7:27am

By Fred Steiner
www.BlufftonForever.com

Why is there a lake on Jefferson Street between Riley Creek and the Norfolk Southern Railroad?

For viewers who may be unaware, the site of John's Body Shop on Lake Street was once a large coal-fired power plant. It was razed in 1982.

And, the lake, now known as Cob Lake was originally called the National Quarry. Prior to it becoming a lake, it was a stone quarry.

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Historical Bluffton
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BFR unveils new website, new features

Posted by Staff on June 4, 2022 - 9:01am

Bluffton Family Recreation (BFR) has a new website  with new features at www.bfronline.com

You can view open gym, arena and the building schedule from the calendar.

Members can also create an account for their household. Members on autopay will be receive an email with instructions.

ABOUT BFR

215 Snider Road, Bluffton, OH 45817

Phone: 419-358-4150

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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Weekend Doctor: Sleepwalking

Posted by Staff on June 4, 2022 - 7:22am

By Emily Decker, MD
Primary Care Pediatrics, Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Sleepwalking happens when a child is asleep but does activities such as sitting up, getting out of bed, eating, or even getting dressed. Those activities could last a few seconds to a half hour–and the child will usually never remember they did it. It usually happens within the first couple hours of a child falling asleep.

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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Johnny Appleseed Metro Parks 50 years-50 mile challenge

Start at Motter Metro Park, explore 14 other locations
Posted by Paula Scott on June 4, 2022 - 6:52am

In 2022, the Johnny Appleseed Park District is marking its 50th anniversary. One way to join the celebration is to participate in the district's 50 Mile Challenge. Walk, run or hike any of the nearby trails to complete the 50 miles, receive a 50 Mile Challenge Sticker and be entered in a drawing to win fabulous prizes.

Prizes include OSU Football tickets, Dayton Dragon tickets, Trekking poles, restaurant gift certificates.

June 15 marks the calendar halfway point, but participants have until September 1 to walk 50 miles and turn in log sheets.

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Regional news
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