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11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 9, Beaverdam Cemetery

The Beaverdam Veterans Committee and Beaverdam Village Council are hosting a memorial dedication on November 9 honoring veterans buried in the Beaverdam Cemetery, located south of Main St. across from the Church St. intersection.

Ceremonies will include local officials, a performance by Four Gals and a Guy vocal ensemble, Eli Lehman paying Taps and the American Legion Post 382 rifle squadron and color guard. Presentations will provide information about local honor flights to Washington D.C. and the history of Beaverdam Cemetery.

The following results are from October 30-November 5 of the Bluffton University Fall 2024 athletics season:

Cross country at HCAC Championships

Football against Hanover, 49-13 loss

Men's soccer against Transylvania, 5-1 loss

9:00 a.m., Friday, Nov. 22, Motter Metro Park, 10740 Columbus Grove Rd.

Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District will lead a late fall hike at Motter Metro Park. Register by Nov. 21 at www.jampd.com or call 419-221-1232.

Explore the prairie in late fall at beautiful Motter Metro Park. We’ll inspect habitat restoration work and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature in late autumn. Dress for the weather.

Media release from Allen County Sheriff's Office

November 7, 2024 

Lima Refining Company is responding to a release of gasoline vapors from a tank vent, which  contributed to benzene readings in an isolated area for a short time. Shawnee Township Fire  Department and EMA are on scene. 

As a precautionary measure, community members were asked to avoid Buckeye Road. That road has since been opened.  

Bluffton American Legion Post 382 will provide Veterans Day ceremonies and activities on November 11, 2024.

7:45 a.m.,  Bluffton High School
Post 382 will hold a flag retirement (burning) ceremony. Commander Kurt Emans will speak to students about Veterans Day, and about activities for the day.

1:30 p.m., Mennonite Memorial Home 
Post members will meet the resident Veterans in the Chapel.

2:30 p.m. Maple Crest
Post members will meet the resident Veterans in the Patio room.

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