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Families and customers create an oral history of memorable Bluffton businesses

Events

/ Aug 13, 2026

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The 4th annual Bluffton History Day featured three family businesses with oral histories that illuminated and entertained. The Fett, Gillett and Hankish families and their customers told of local shops that are fondly remembered many decades after they closed. Common threads in the stories about the hardware, bakery and confectionary businesses are the expertise, personalities and grit that were foundational to all three.

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Local students travel to France, Monaco and Italy

People

/ Aug 13, 2026

By Brigette Hoff / PHOTOS provided

Recently, I returned from leading a Bluffton High School student trip to France, Monaco and Italy. This is the fifth trip on which I have been the lead teacher, but my sixth trip traveling overseas with students. And, often, my group of travelers includes parents or other adults who want to travel to Europe as well. This year, I appreciated the extra help from Vickie Garmon (BHS art teacher) as well as the parents on the trip. This was the largest group that has traveled with me, and these other adults helped to make this trip a success.

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Move on Up: New drug for COVID-19 exposure

Health

/ Aug 13, 2026

By Karen Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

On June 25, 1971, Curtis Mayfield released his debut album with the single “Move on Up.” The original song was 9 minutes in length and did not chart in the United States. A shorter version made it to number 12 in the United Kingdom. Even though this song was never a hit in the United States, you might hear the lyrics today. The song is the post-game anthem for the Arsenal British soccer club and was on the soundtrack of the movie Bend It Like Beckham. The song could be heard at the end of campaign speeches for President Joe Biden.

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Back to School Days at Bluffton Public Library

Bluffton Public Library

/ August 13, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__Welcome back to another year of school, full of learning and fun (and homework, too)!

Starting August 31-September 4, visit the library and pick up a little something to help you celebrate, sign up for a library card, and take a tour through the library.

50 for 250 performances at Bluffton Public Library

Bluffton Public Library

/ August 13, 2026

August 20, September 17 and October 15 performances

Community meal on August 20 at Bluffton Senior Center

Living in Bluffton

/ August 13, 2026

FROM BCS HAPPENINGS_On Thursday, August 20, the Community Meal served by the Bluffton Presbyterian Church will be held at the Senior Center. The meal starts at 6:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public. A free-will offering will be taken to support the local food pantry.