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FROM FACEBOOK__The Bluffton Police Department would like to inform motorists of a recent change to the speed limit on State Route 103. The posted speed limit has been reduced from 45 MPH to 40 MPH.

This reduction was made after careful consideration of the increased amount of non-vehicular traffic along this corridor, including pedestrians and cyclists. The goal of this change is to improve safety for everyone who uses State Route 103 while maintaining the efficient flow of traffic.

MEDIA RELEASE__Keep up with Bluffton Library Programming at https://blufftonpubliclibrary.org/library-events, which includes the following events.

Noon & 2:00 Book Discussions (R) will meet Wed., Aug. 5 at Noon and at 2:00 p.m. to discuss My Friends by Fredrik Backman. On Wed., Sept. 2, at Noon and at 2:00 p.m., the groups will discuss The Cardinal by Alison Weir. Stop by the library front desk to register for your preferred time, check out the book, and to receive email updates! 

MEDIA RELEASE__As the new school year approaches, Allen County Public Health (ACPH) is committed to ensuring every student in our community starts the year healthy and protected. 

ACPH will be hosting back-to-school vaccination clinics on Monday, August 3, Wednesday August 5 and Thursday August 6 by appointment only.

These clinics are for school aged children and teens.

MEDIA RELEASE__Noon & 2:00 Book Discussions (R) at Bluffton Public Library will meet Wed., Aug. 5 at Noon and at 2:00 p.m. to discuss My Friends by Fredrik Backman. Stop by the library front desk to register for your preferred time, check out the book, and to receive email updates! 

On Wed., Sept. 2, at Noon and at 2:00 p.m., the groups will discuss The Cardinal by Alison Weir.

 

WE'VE GOT MENUS Who's hungry?

 

FROM FACEBOOK__On August 26, 1880, The Bluffton News, reported that "A bicycle on our streets Sunday attracted some attention."* In 2026, the Swiss Community Historical Society is putting together a new exhibit on bicycles in the Bluffton-Pandora area Swiss settlement.

Organizers posted, "We are reaching out to anyone who has photographs to share. If possible, please place any bicycle photos in our [Facebook] comments. Thank you!

MEDIA RELEASE__Hummin' & Strummin' Song Circle at Bluffton Public Library will be held Mondays, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 at 6:00 p.m.

This is a relaxed, song-circle style music session and anyone is welcome to join or listen in and come and go as you need.

Bring your instrument, voice, or listening ears! 

 

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