June 2019

Bluffton Baptist Church holds its Vacation Bible School next week, Monday, June 17 to Friday, June 21 from 5:45 to 8:30 p.m.

This year's theme "In the Wild" looks at amazing encounters with Jesus. This five-day program will be packed with songs, fun, games and bible stories. This VBS program is for youth ages four through sixth grade. 

Bluffton Baptist is located at 345 County Line Road, Bluffton.

For more information, please contact the church at [email protected]. See flyer below.

Bluffton Public Library is hosting a craft session for teens and adults to create your own galaxy t-shirt, on Friday, June 14 at 10 a.m. in the lower level parking lot.  Participants will need to bring a black or navy cotton shirt. 

Using bleach and paint, a librarian will help you create your own unique galaxy tee. 

Please register for this event. 

Registration deadline Friday for June 17-21 camp

Bluffton Family Recreation’s summer camp is underway.

The camp is designed for youth to join for a week at a time or longer. Registration is always due by the Friday before the next camp week session.

The next weekly session, Monday to Friday, June 17 to 21, has as its theme “Young Scientist.”

Campers will conduct their own science experiments. They will learn how to make slime, rock candy, perform egg experiments and conduct experiments with a chemist.

June 7 to 14 associates involved in Team Honda Week of Service

Associates from SRK Ohio have joined more than 25,000 volunteers across North America participating in Honda’s fourth annual Team Honda Week of Service, in which Honda associates, dealers and suppliers conduct volunteer service activities in their communities.

On June 7 and again on June 14 SRK Ohio associates volunteer throughout  the Village of Bluffton for community clean up activities, sandbag preparation and mulching.

At SRK Ohio’s manufacturing facility two food drives are underway to support the Bluffton food pantry and Northwest Ohio Food Bank.

Bluffton swim team doesn't care if it rains. Why would they? This photo proves it. Mary Pannabecker Steiner took this photo at the swimming pool during the Monday morning rain.

Watch for the Suter Produce red barn - you'll find one on SR 103

Photos by Jamie Nygaard
Strawberry season is here.

"We are now picking strawberries for sale at our Red Barn Markets Monday through Friday starting at 10 a.m. We will also have Tennessee Tomatoes Honey, and Pectin available," Jerry Suter told the Icon today.

The Red Barn Markets that are now open:

The 2019 Bluffton University Ultimate Frisbee reunion will be held from 3-6 p.m. on  Saturday, June 29, at the Mussleman Library green.

This free event is a chance for alumni, current students and faculty members to participate in a family-friendly Ultimate Frisbee tournament either as a player or a spectator. Snacks and beverages will be provided during the event. Spectators should bring their own lawn chairs. 

Age groups from Kindergarten all the way to high school

The Bluffton University volleyball team will host several skills camps this summer.

A kindergarten through fifth grade camp will be held from 10 a.m.–noon on Wednesday, June 26. This camp will introduce basic volleyball skills while incorporating fun volleyball activities. Registration is $25 per camper.

Here's the Bluffton High School boys' track team dring the 1973 school year.

Subject taken to Blanchard Valley Health System, Findlay, for evaluation

Here's the May Bluffton police docket.

May 1
Officers arrested a Toledo resident for possession of drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop for an equipment violation in the 800 block of County Line Road. The case is pending in Lima Municipal Court.

May 2
Officers responded to Greding Street in reference to a mental person complaint.

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