All Bluffton Icon News

By Matthew Piehl
Beaverdam Bunch 4-H Club

  • The Beaverdam Bunch had their first group of demonstrations on June 6.
  • The last day for Jr. Fair entries is July 1; be sure to sign up online before then.
  • You will also need to schedule special interest judging times online for August 18.
  • Livestock exhibitors need to schedule a time slot for judging on August 13. All judging will be held at the fairgrounds.

Last Saturday, June 4, was high time for a Bluffton Arts & Craft Show. After two gap years, the event returned in a new location and with a new host: Blended Roots at 246 Cherry St. and the neighboring grassy area along Little Riley Creek.

UPDATED 8:55 a.m. June 9

At approximately 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8, an explosion shook the Bluffton area. Responders including Bluffton Fire and EMS were on the scene, where photos show the home at 2275 SR 103 was totally destroyed.

The Ohio Fire Marshal's office has issued the following information:

"Cause is under investigation and investigator cannot eliminate propane gas leak as cause at this time. No evidence or indication of criminal activity.

Madison Zimmerly and Avery Traxler sell a taste of summer by the bucketful. When the Icon stopped by the Suter Produce red barn on SR 103 at I-75, they said the local strawberry season will last some three weeks.

Dr. Charles Daws, Bluffton University professor of chemistry, has been granted a sabbatical for fall 2022.

He will work with the Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s crime lab at Bowling Green State University on research projects such as improving testing techniques and sensitivity for BCI tools.

Mark your calendar for Pirate Training at the library from 2:00-3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 10.

This event is designed for grades K-5. No registration is needed.

While you're at the library, be sure to ask about signing up for Summer Read: Oceans of Possibilities (for all ages).

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