This week the State of Ohio is reminding everyone to practice safety around all rail crossings. In 2023, there were 77 train-vehicle collisions at public railroad crossings in Ohio, including 5 fatalities. More information on rail crossing safety is HERE.
The American Library Association celebrates Banned Books Week from Sept. 22-28. For 2024, the ALA theme is “Freed Between The Lines,” challenging readers to “stand up for our right to read without censorship.”
Books on display at the Bluffton Public Library will include materials that have been banned or challenged in libraries, booksellers and schools across the globe. This list is compiled by the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (https://www.ala.org/bbooks).
CORRECTED Dubenion Drive ceremony, noon on Friday, October 4, near Salzman Stadium
Blufftonite Ron Lora was a teammate of Elbert Dubenion on the Bluffton Beavers football team.
By Ron Lora
A section of Bentley Road in Bluffton will soon also be known as Elbert Dubenion Drive, lining up with Salzman Stadium on the western edge of the Bluffton University campus. The village council acted unanimously upon a presentation from a group of alumni and village citizens interested in honoring the only Bluffton College/University athlete to play professional football.
Vine St. Block Party will begin at 3:00 p.m. and continue until midnight
A September 28 Block Party on Vine Street will feature live music, dancing in the street to DJs and even a kids' dance hour. This event is free and open to the public.
