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Lucas Silva, who will be a freshman at Bluffton High School in August, shows his tye-dye teeshirt in process during an art class at the Bluffton Public Library.

2 to 10 p.m., with a band from 6 to 9 p.m.

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Southgate Lanes second summer fest’ of the summer is Saturday, according to Derek Dukes.

The fest, from 2 to 10 p.m., takes place in the bowling alley parking lot, 9700 Dixie Highway.

Activities include corn hole and other outdoor games. A band will perform from 6 to 9 p.m. This month’s fest’ benefits Bluffton Diamond Sports.

“All proceeds from Saturday above our costs go to Diamonds Sports,” said Dukes.

The final summer fest is Saturday, Aug. 19, and it benefits the Bluffton Fire Department.

Other activities this summer at Southgate:

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Bluffton Auto Repair Center, 302 N. Main St., is now offering local discounts to Bluffton students:
• Students
• Business owners
• Factory works

Check with Christian Gomes for complete details at:
Bluffton Auto Repair Center
302 N. Main St.
Bluffton
[email protected]
419-358-0303

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Several highways in northwest Ohio continue to be closed or monitored due to high water. Highways listed are either currently closed or affected, but closed areas on each route will vary as flood levels change.

Residents should refer to their respective county sheriff’s office for information on local road closures. Motorists are reminded not to drive through areas of high water.

Hancock County

Bluffton author ties interest in running and profession in creative writing and creates a novel

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When two elite runners are stranded with their child in the Canadian wilderness, one of them laces up his trail shoes.

That’s the teaser line of Dave Essinger’s novel “Running Out.”

Essinger is a runner. He is teaches creative writing at the University of Findlay. His first-ever published novel was released in June.

The Icon recently chatted with the Bluffton author about the book and his thoughts on writing. Here is part of the interview:

Icon: First, tell us about you and running.

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Nearly 75 youth are in a two-day junior Pirate football camp this week. Here is Mike Richards, an assistant BHS coach, working with future Bluffton High School quarterbacks.

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