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A free outdoor concert will be held from 7:00-9:30 p.m. on June 24 at the Pandora Community Center (Arthur-Lugibihl Community Center), 301 N. Jefferson St.

The concert features the '60s Survivors Band, playing “Fun Music From the '60s Decade."

What if it rains? A backup date of Saturday, June 25 has also been announced.

Fun-filled event with local first responders

The Bluffton and Pandora Police Departments, as well as the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce, are planning for the 8th annual National Night Out celebration to be held on Tuesday, August 2 at the Bluffton Community Pool. The event is an opportunity for community members to enjoy a fun-filled evening with area first-responders including the Bluffton, Beaverdam and Pandora police, fire and EMS departments.

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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