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Bluffton Boys & Girls 4-H/Cloverbuds group have had five meetings so far. Enrollment and projects have been entered.  

Elections were held in March and are as follows:
Brooklynn Bible - President
Landin Bible- Vice President
Wyatt Moser - Treasurer
Jake Spencer - Secretary
Tanner Bott - Activity Officer
Brooklyn Nance - Health Officer
Joe Spencer and Alex Nance - Safety Officers

Club service project was held on April 12 at Allen County Humane Society, where the group helped and brought donations.

And RTA levy passes countywide

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By an overwhelming 80 percent plurality Bluffton school district voters approved the renewal of two levies on May 7.

And the school district voters joined other Allen County voters to approval a Regional Transit Authority levy. Below viewers will find voting by precincts in Bluffton, Beaverdam, Richland Township and the county.

Your invitation to a Flying Start program Saturday at Bluffton Airport

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The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 636 hosts a Flying Start program at the terminal building on the Bluffton Airport on Saturday, May 11, at 9:30 am, according to Jason Stechschulte of the chapter.

“Many people are interested in airplanes and aviation, but are unsure how to get started or believe it is too expensive,” he said. “The flying start program educates and clears up common myths.”

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Bluffton polls are open until 7:30 p.m. today for Ohio's May 7 primary election. The ballot has three issues, including two school levy renewals and an Allen County Regional Transportion Authority levy. Here's voting underway in the Bluffton elementary multi-purpose room. Watch the Icon tonight for election results.

Specialty shop open weekends through Fathers Day

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R Coop, 2168 Road R, Bluffton, opens for its fourth season on Friday, May 10, according to Jane Shaw.

The specialty shop is open Fridays and Saturdays now through Father’s Day weekend (June 14-15).

Weekend hours are:
• Fridays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Shoppers will find an assortment of repurposed finds that Shaw has discovered from antique shops, flea markets, garage sales and many other sources.

It's happening in downtown Bluffton

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New to this year's Bluffton Arts and Crafts Festival is a music tent, according to Paula Scott, CEO of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce.

The tent, located on the Bluffton Presbyterian Church lawn, offers free live music from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Here's the music schedule:
• 9 a.m. - Ryan Strickler
• 10 a.m. - Brett Prothro
• 11 a.m. - Old Folkies
• Noon - Jeff and Marlyce Gundy
• 1 p.m. - Don Juan's Reckless Daughter
• 2 p.m. - Toraigh

Watch the Icon for more coverage of the festival.

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