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FROM FACEBOOK__The Bluffton EMS has invited the public to attend an open house from 12:00-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13: "We have worked hard over the past year and a half to transform our building into a space that can now be used for full-time operations and we are excited to share this with the community. We look forward to seeing everyone!"

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PHOTOS by Clint and Jenna Wilkins

By Liz Gordon-Hancock and Paula Scott

Clint Wilkins, age 14, is something of a train aficionado. He and his family tracked the Union Pacific’s No. 4014, a.k.a. Big Boy, from Continental to Bellevue, Ohio, when the steam locomotive made its way through Ohio on Saturday, June 6, as part of a coast-to-coast tour.

The No. 4014 is the world’s largest operating steam locomotive. It is making over four dozen whistle-stops of 13 to 30 minutes long.

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Monday, June 8 regular meeting of the Village of Bluffton council was chaired by Mayor Rich Johnson with all members present. Among the issues discussed were a new downtown sidewalk safety zone, detour changes at the SR 103 roundabout at Navajo Dr., and plans for August 4 National Night Out celebrations. The council packet is here.

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Ronald Harold Weiss served in the U.S. Air Force

  • / June 10, 2026

Ronald Harold Weiss, 69, passed away June 9, 2026, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.

Ronald was born July 26, 1956, in Cleveland, OH, to Ronald and Nancy (Heimann) Weiss, who preceded him in death.

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  • / June 10, 2026

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  • / June 22, 2022

1974 WBGU documentary Bluffton USA now streaming online

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  • / June 10, 2026

Ronald Harold Weiss served in the U.S. Air Force

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  • / June 9, 2026

Sardines swamp Ada Gators in opening swim meet