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Check out August 2026 programs and services at Bluffton Public Library

Bluffton Public Library

/ Jul 31, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__Keep up with Bluffton Library Programming at https://blufftonpubliclibrary.org/library-events, which includes the following events.

Noon & 2:00 Book Discussions (R) will meet Wed., Aug. 5 at Noon and at 2:00 p.m. to discuss My Friends by Fredrik Backman. On Wed., Sept. 2, at Noon and at 2:00 p.m., the groups will discuss The Cardinal by Alison Weir. Stop by the library front desk to register for your preferred time, check out the book, and to receive email updates!

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Speed limit on State Route 103 reduced west of I-75

Police/Fire/EMS

/ Jul 31, 2026

FROM FACEBOOK__The Bluffton Police Department would like to inform motorists of a recent change to the speed limit on State Route 103. The posted speed limit has been reduced from 45 MPH to 40 MPH.

This reduction was made after careful consideration of the increased amount of non-vehicular traffic along this corridor, including pedestrians and cyclists. The goal of this change is to improve safety for everyone who uses State Route 103 while maintaining the efficient flow of traffic.

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Time in a Bottle: Biologic aging versus our actual age

Health

/ Jul 30, 2026

By James D. Stager, Student Pharmacist and Karen Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

In 1973, Jim Croce released his album titled You Don’t Mess Around with Jim. The album contained his second number one hit, “Time in a Bottle.” Unfortunately, this song hit the charts after his tragic death in a plane crash in 1973 in Louisiana after performing a concert. Jim Croce’s son A. J. would turn 2 years old eight days after his father’s death. As an adult, A. J. pays tribute to his dad with his 2026 tour, which is called Croce Plays Croce.

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Gayla Sue Conaway worked for Marathon Oil Company

Obituaries

/ July 31, 2026

Gayla Sue Conaway, 91, passed away July 31, 2026, at Birchaven Village in Findlay. Gayla was born July 25, 1935, in Bluffton to the late Lewis and Agnes (Schaublin) Wynkoop. On May 7, 1954, she married LeRoy "Lee" Conaway, who preceded her in death on May 17, 2013.

TedFest '26 provides all-day fun in Pandora

Regional news

/ July 31, 2026

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Drum Circle added to August 29 PorchFest

Events

/ July 31, 2026

FROM FACEBOOK__Something new to PorchFest this year will be a Drum Circle. It will be an informal gathering. If you have a drum or not come and check it out at 3:00 p.m. at 218 S. Lawn Ave.