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Signage enhacements coming to Thayer Road and U.S. 30

Intersection scene of accident in January and two within the past month
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 7, 2019 - 1:33pm

ODOT is investigating the feasibility of installing an eastbound right turn lane from U.S. 30 onto Thayer Road as well as other alternatives to make the intersection safer.

Signage enhancements at the Thayer Road and U.S. 30 intersection northeast of Lima in Allen County will be made this week to provide additional information to motorists.

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Summerfest 1 K is Saturday, Aug. 10

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 6, 2019 - 4:11pm

You remember last year's first-ever Summerfest 1-K, right?

It returns at noon, Saturday, Aug. 10, bigger and better than ever, according to Derek Dukes and Brandon Falk, the creators of the event.

CLICK HERE to register.

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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It's why they call it a giant sunflower

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 6, 2019 - 3:54pm

Ryan Shough and his grandmother, Sue Shields, stand beside sunflowers that Ryan planted this spring. It's why they call them giant sunflowers.

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Ethan Smith - an Ohio State Fair winner

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 6, 2019 - 3:48pm

Ethan Smith, son of Joe and Liz Smith of Bluffton, was chosen to represent Allen County at the Ohio State Fair this year with his project: Focus on photography. 

Ethan is a member of the Beaverdam Bunch. This is his first year in 4-H. He will be a 4th grade student at Bluffton this fall.

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1949 St. John's E & R Church confirmation class

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 6, 2019 - 3:43pm

Here's the 1949 confirmation class of the St. John's E & R Church (United Church of Christ).

Front row from left, Barbara Reichenbach, Mary Lou Lewis, Mary Ann Basinger, Kay Matter, Ruth Nonnamaker, Shirley Derringer, Sue Risser and Marcile Moser.

Back row from left, LaVerne Moser, James Green, Rev. Oppermann, Clarence Greiner and Robert Leiber.

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Historical Bluffton
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There's a new eatery in Bluffton

Only open at home BHS football games; check out the menu
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 6, 2019 - 1:52pm

There’s a new eatery in town, and it’s only open during home Bluffton High School football games.

The Bluffton Music Boosters, who operate the concession stand at Harmon Field, unveiled  new choices to its traditional Friday night specials. The grand opening is at the first home football game, Friday, Aug. 30,  vs. Cory-Rawson.

According to Amy Lehman Mikesell, booster president, “The concession stand will feature new items showcasing local vendors. Our goal is to provide affordable meals for families coming to enjoy the football game.”

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