June 2019

Bluffton for Hope, Equestrian Therapy Program, Piece's Crew Foundation, Ronald McDonald house

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PromoHits Ltd., Bluffton, announced the four charities to benefit from PromoCares Program from July to December, according to Melinda Bowen.

The company will donate 5% of its total product sales this year to local charities through itthe initiative.

Bowden narrowed down public nominations for local charities to benefit from the program July-December. The public was encouraged to vote.

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Former Bluffton resident Raymond “Ray” Richard Kohli, 93, died June 18, 2019.

Ray surivors include his wife of 70 years, Alice (Meyer); children, Debra (Douglas) Goare, Beverly (Michael) Geyer, Gary (Linda) Kohli, and Todd (Katie) Kohli, grandchildren, Alexander (Jordan) Goare, Austin (Kellie) Goare, Dr. Stephanie Goare (Kevin Sprang), Ashley (Brian) Chrencik, Kerri Geyer, Tyler Kohli, and Kyle Kohli, and five great-grandchildren, Brycen, Jaxton, Avery, Kensington, and Graham, nephews, Robert (Anita) Kison, Eugene (Betty) Kohli, and Robert (Donna) Kohli.

For Mercer, Van Wert, Allen, Hardin, Logan and Shelby counties

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that Ohio has received a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster declaration for flooding that occurred in Auglaize County on May 17, opening up the possibility of low-interest disaster loans for business owners, homeowners, and renters in Auglaize County and six adjacent counties.

"Earlier this week, I requested this disaster declaration in an effort to help those impacted by these floods," said Governor DeWine. "I'm pleased that those with uninsured damage can now apply for this assistance."

Between County Road 99 and State Route 12, will shift into final traffic pattern

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Interstate 75  in Findlay, southbound between county Road 99 and state Route 12, will be shifted into its final traffic pattern overnight Friday, June 28, into the early morning hours of Saturday, June 29.

Two lanes of traffic will be shifted from the outside shoulder and into their final pattern, closer to the median wall. Construction of the concrete median wall in the area is complete.

The new third lane of Interstate 75 southbound will remain closed in the area as crews install guardrail and signage.

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Summer park play dates continue at the Jenera Park, State Route 698, south of Jenera. 

The July dates are on Mondays, July 1 and July 15.  Play begins at 9:30 a.m. each Monday, but people with children may come when you can and stay as long as you are able. 

Kids of all ages are invited as well as their caregivers.  

 

There's still time to register

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There's still time to sign up for Bluffton Soccer Club for the fall, which includes the 2019-20 season.

Open online registration is available now and ends on Sunday, June 30. To register, go to www.blufftonsoccer.com, or click here.

The cost per family is $50 for one child, $45 for the second child and $40 for the third. A $25 late fee is charged after June 30 if spots are still available.

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FROM ADA ICON - Ada Historical Society invites the public to a program at 6 p.m., Saturday, June 29,  at War Memorial Park. 

The guest speaker, Dr. Karl Roider, and others will share "Tales of Ada."  Information on membership, the society, the fall 2019 cemetery tour, and ideas for future speakers will be available. 

"Meet with friends and neighbors, and reconnect with things you love about our wonderful little village. Ada is worth celebrating and we hope you will join us," said Rhett Grant, society member.

Several area rescue units on the scene

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This report posted at 3:15 p.m. - Additional photos at the bottom -

A serious accident involving three vehicles has stopped traffic at the intersection of Columbus Grove Road and State Route 696 west of Bluffton. A power pole was struck and is down, and there is a power outage near the accident.

At approximately 2:40 Bluffton police, rescue and fire were called to the scene.

Flag sponsorships assist the club's community service projects

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The S.H.A.N.N.O.N. Service Club invites viewers to be a 2019 Main Street flag sponsor, according to Duane Bollenbacher of the club.

The purchase of flags, a $25 per flag, is open to businesses, organizations, or to individuals.

Bollenbacher said that sponsors may name someone that you wish to honor or memorialize with each flag sponorship.

All proceeds from the sponsorship of flags help the S.H.A.N.N.O.N. Service Club in its quest to make Bluffton a better community for its children, its elderly, its needy families, and all the citizens of Bluffton. 

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Several committee meetings are on the Bluffton council schedule for the next two weeks. Those follow:

Utility Committee - Thursday, June 27, at 4 p.m.
Street Committee - Thursday, June 27, at 5:30 p.m.
Personnel Committee - Wednesday, July 3, at noon
Council Meeting - Monday, July 8,  at 7 p.m.

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