JULY 21 MEDIA RELEASE__During the Ohio Wildlife Council meeting on Wednesday, July 16, waterfowl hunting zones for the 2026-2030 seasons were amended in three counties following public comments on proposals submitted in April, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
JULY 21 MEDIA RELEASE__Area Agency on Aging 3 is thrilled to announce that its DISH Dining Club initiative received a USAging 2025 Aging Innovations Award. The DISH Dining Club--Dining to Improve Socialization and Health in older adults through the congregate meal program--was among 15 local aging programs to receive Innovations honors during USAging’s 50th Annual Conference and Tradeshow, July 20–23 in Chicago, IL.
The following Bluffton Icon headlines are a recap of stories of local and lasting importance from July 1-15. Find links to April-June Highlights below.
The Bluffton Schools will present a request for the closure of Vine St. to the Bluffton Planning Commission at 7:30 p.m. on July 21 and present plans for a artificial turf practice field in a 7:05 p.m. public hearing with Bluffton Council on July 28. The $400,000 construction project was made possible by the purchase and demolition of two homes on Lawn Ave., expanding the Bluffton Schools campus adjacent to the elementary playground. The 90-yard long field would be available for activities including athletic and band practice. Nighttime rendering.
The Bluffton Public Library will host the following events and activities during the week of July 21-26. For further details and dates, visit www.blufftonpubliclibrary.org/library-events.
Monday, July 21
StArt @ the Library: All About You (grades K-2) (R) - 10 to 11 a.m.