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1919 Bluffton fire

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 6, 2016 - 5:30pm

When it comes to fires in Bluffton, this one was one of the most tragic.

This was the Russell Hotel that was destroyed in a 1919 fire. The building stood at the corner of Main and Church (see the Mennonite Church steeple in the background).

The fire destroyed the holtel, the Lugibihl Hardware and the Bluffton telephone exchange.

Today Citizens National Bank is located on this site.

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Historical Bluffton
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Luginbuhl's retrospective art show opens in Lima on Sunday

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 6, 2016 - 4:56pm

If you missed Gregg Luginbuhl's art exhibit in Bluffton earlier this spring you have a second change to view it.

ArtSpace/Lima announced that "Making My Way: A Gregg Luginbuhl Retrospective" will be shown in the Ellen Nelson Gallery from June 12 through July 23.

Luginbuhl has been a fixture on the local and national art scenes for over 40 years. He has taught at the University of Findlay (1976-1984) and at Bluffton University (1984-2014). 

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Maple Crest will host LeadingAge Ohio regional art and writing show June 14

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 6, 2016 - 4:45pm

Almost 1,000 seniors from across the state are putting finishing touches on manuscripts, poems, paintings, sculptures and other works of art in preparation for the annual regional and state-wide Art and Writing Shows sponsored by LeadingAge Ohio. 

Maple Crest, 700 Maple Crest Court, Bluffton, will host the Northwest Region competition on Tuesday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Patio Room. 

The LeadingAge Ohio Art and Writing Shows display works of seniors with years of artistic experience right alongside those who are just beginning to explore their craft. 

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That time of year

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 6, 2016 - 4:39pm

Yes, it's that time of year. Time to swim. Time to take to the slide at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool.

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June rebate at Tommy Trailer Sales

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 6, 2016 - 4:26pm

Tommy Trailer Sales and Rentals of Bluffton is offering an instant $200 rebate on in-stock models during June, according to Tom Dotson.

"There are several sizes in stock to choose from or special order your cargo trailer to your satisfaction today," said Dotson.

Bluffton office:
319 N. Main St.
Bluffton
567-226-1081

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Business
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Letter: BFR says thanks  for your shoes!

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 6, 2016 - 3:46pm

Icon viewers:

Bluffton Family Recreation would like to thank everyone who donated their old shoes for our fundraiser.  We collected over 5,400 pairs of shoes that are now being refurbished and are on their way to people who can use them all over the world.

The money you helped us raise is helping to maintain the BFR building and purchase new equipment. We would like to especially thank Sharon Calvelage and Jerry Burkholder for all the shoes they contributed and also our BFR volunteers for making this fundraiser a success.

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