Join Transition Bluffton and Jon Tuttle for a field presentation on small scale beekeeping. We will meet Tuesday, June 18, at 7 p.m. at Little Riley Creek, Jon and Amanda’s organic farm.
The farm is located at 9255 Lugabill Road, about three miles south of Bluffton. Tuttle will give a primer on beekeeping basics, including hive location and equipment.
There will be time for questions and answers. This will be a good demonstration of how we can respond to the declining bee population throughout the country.
Justin Haggard has been named to the dean’s list for the 2019 spring semester at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. The dean’s list includes all students who carried a minimum of 12 credit hours and have maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or above for the semester.
Haggard, a freshman majoring in Biology (Pre-Veterinary Medicine), has attained the dean’s list for the Spring time. He is a 2018 graduate of Bluffton High School, and the son of Julien and Jeanna Haggard.
St. John's United Church of Christ wins the award for its interesting sign board messages. This one is right up there with some of best messages it's posted.
AEP Ohio is considering improvements to increase electric reliability and support economic development in the Bluffton surrounding area.
The utility company will hold a public meeting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 13, in the Bluffton middle school to inform residents of feasibility upgrades proposed in Allen and Hancock counties.
The bridge over Hog Creek on Hardin County Road 15, west of Ada, is stil closed, but is moving toward the finish line this month.
The bridge is undergoing a rehabilitation, according to Luke Underwood of the county engineer’s office.
The project, estimated at $220,314, includes work handled by the county and U.S. Bridge of Cambridge. A portion of the cost is covered by a grant from the Ohio Public Works Commission. The U.S. Bridge portion of the project is estimated at $170,314 and the county's share is $50,000.
Pandora Missionary Church, 300 Rocket Ridge, Pandora, will host a program titled “Dinosaurs and Fossils: Amazing Evidence for Creation” on Sunday, June 23, at the church, according to Matt Steiner, pastor.
The guest speaker is from Creation Ministries International, Powder Springs, Georgia. Programs are during the 10:30 a.m. morning worship service and at 7 p.m.
The public is invited to bring a hot and cold dish for a potluck at 12:30 p.m., June 23, at Ebenezer Mennonite Church, 8905 Columbus Grove Road.
The program "Swiss Roots and Beaver Branches - A Bluffton Family Tree" will be presented by Carrie Phillips of Bluffton University. Watch the Icon for more details soon
Bluffton High School class of 1979 will hold its 40th reunion on Saturday, June 15, at the Bluffton Sportsmen's Club house on Spring Street, according to Jerry Shaw. The reunion begins at noon. Call or e-mail Shaw for more details at [email protected] or call 937-623-9753.
Kids are encouraged to create their own rockets to bring to a "Rocket drive-in" movie at the Bluffton Public Library on Wednesday, June 19 at 1 p.m. Kids will be watching "Muppets in Space" (rated G) in the lower level meeting room.
Bring yourself, friends and family for an afternoon of fun in the gardens, woods and wetlands of The Quarry Farm Nature Preserve & Conservation Farm during the 6th Annual Family Day on Saturday, June 15.
From 1 to 4 p.m., tour the 1853 log cabin, see Native American artifacts, walk the trails to count butterflies, dragonflies, amphibians and visit residents of the farm animal sanctuary.
