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A bike "Ride to Remember" planned in Bluffton July 11

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 10, 2015 - 8:42pm

Bicycle enthusiasts may register for the inaugural Ride to Remember bicycle ride held Saturday, July 11, in Bluffton. 

The event offers short bike routes for families interested in biking together all the way to a 100-mile route for experienced riders starting and ending at Bluffton Family Recreation, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton.

Richard Ramseyer, president of the Bluffton Lions Foundation, sponsor of the ride, said, “This serves as a springboard to a make Bluffton a bicycle destination and bike center for enthusiasts of the sport.”

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Saved by The Icon! Here's some great Mothers' Day gift ideas found in Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 7, 2015 - 6:14pm

What do we give Mother on Sunday?

For some, that question haunts both child and spouse. Not to worry. There are plenty of options available in Bluffton for Mothers Day gifts.

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For example, Family True Value Hardware has 12-inch wrought iron hanging baskets as one of its bargains of the month.

• Stratton Greenhouses has lots of plants and garden supplies.

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Bluffton's Main Street opens its doors for May 16 arts and crafts show

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 6, 2015 - 6:36pm

Bluffton’s busy summer continues on Saturday, May 16, with the 44th annual chamber-sponsored Arts and Crafts show.

This year’s event includes up to 70 booths featuring area crafters plus Bluffton businesses. The show, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. will stretch along Main Street from Elm Street to the post office.

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Swimming pool opens May 25

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 6, 2015 - 4:25pm

Bluffton Community Swimming Pool will open on Monday, May 25, Memorial Day.

Admission prices are the same as last summer:
• Single daily admission $3
• Single season pass $80
• Family season pass $130

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Park levy passes overwhelmingly in Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 6, 2015 - 4:19pm

The Allen County Park District levy passed on May 5. by a 4,447 for and 3,696 no, for a 54 percent plurality.

Here's the area precinct vote:

Beaverdam            15 for         12 against
Bluffton A                111            24
Bluffton B                 93            20
Bluffton C                 50            19
Richland A               41            38
Richland B               41            28

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Postal employees food pantry collection Saturday

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 6, 2015 - 4:03pm

On Saturday, May 9, letter carriers in Bluffton and Beaverdam will participate in the Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. The nationwide food drive is the largest one-day food collection in the country, filling food pantries and food banks.

To participate, place non-perishable food items or paper products and or toiletries in bags and leave by your mailbox early Saturday morning or drop them off at the Bluffton post office.

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