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Camping at BFR

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 1, 2020 - 1:32pm

Brantley Allgire first created this healthy snack -he called it Earth, or something to that effect - and then ate it. He's one of the campers this summer at Bluffton Family Recreation. Each week campers are involved in different projects. This one involved the world of science. Click here for the camp schedule.

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Here's the answer

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 1, 2020 - 9:56am

So, you think you know Bluffton. The image of the lamp of knowledge is high above Main Street on the Bluffton High School building.

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Stars, Stripes and Sweet July 2 at Southgate

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 30, 2020 - 3:47pm

Southgate Lanes, 9700 N. Dixie Highway Bluffton, hosts a Jazzercize “Stars, Stripes & Sweat event with a patio for outdoor drinks and dining, according to Derek Dukes.

The event is at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 2 at the bowling alley.;

For a sample of videos, visit https://www.facebook.com/SouthgateLanesInc/videos. Have questions? Call Southgate Lanes at (419) 358-6966.
 

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Events
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15 minutes with Derek Dukes, who can bowl in his sleep

He and Brandon Falk now in the final stages of purchasing Southgate Lanes
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 30, 2020 - 3:32pm

15 Minutes with Entrepreneur Derek Dukes

Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs staffer Nicole McConnahea visited with Derek Dukes of Southgate Lanes, 9700 N. Dixie Highway, Bluffton. Derek has worked at the bowling alley for almost 20 years and has spearheaded marketing for the business including dynamic videos on social media, which had the BCE eager to learn more.

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People
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Outdoor nursing home visitations will start July 20

As long as all safety standards are met
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 30, 2020 - 1:57pm

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

HOSPITALIZATIONS:
Last week was the first week of increasing COVID-19 hospital utilization in Ohio after over two months of decreasing utilization since late April. From June 21, 2020, to June 27, 2020, Ohio had approximately 500 to 550 total COVID-19 patients in hospitals statewide. This week, there are approximately 650 COVID-19 patients in hospitals statewide.

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Regional news
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Bluffton toadie

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 30, 2020 - 1:53pm

You are staring at an Eastern American toad, or is it staring at you? Whichever, you'll find this  guy hangs around area ponds and cool spots in Riley Creek. This one enjoys snacks ranging from insect larvae, spiders, slugs and worms. So, if you see it in your yard, you are in luck, because it is working for you. This one lives under the Icon's back porch and comes out to talk nearly every day.

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