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BSA to become Scouting America

Posted by Staff on May 8, 2024 - 8:08am

The Black Swamp Area Council has shared the national announcement that Boy Scouts of America is changing its name to Scouting America.

"The new name reflects the continuing efforts to welcome everyone to experience the benefits of Scouting," explains Marc Kogan, Black Swamp Scout Executive. The name change will go into effect on February 8, 2025, the organization’s 115th birthday.

Kogan notes, “We are excited to continue to welcome all youth into Scouting.  Scouting makes youth prepared for life teaching today’s youth to become leaders of tomorrow!”

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Team Luvu A Latte and Team Rains

Posted by Staff on May 8, 2024 - 7:35am

On May 1, the family and employees of Lisa Rains, owner of Luvu A Latte drive through coffee shop celebrated its opening with the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce. The shop is located off of SR 103 east of i-75. Pictured here are family and staff. L-R back) family: Jamin Abeyta, Faith Abeyta, Lisa Rains, Steve Rains, (front) Uriah Abeyta, and staff: Skyler Scoles and Bradley Roescher.

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Tumbling classes return to Bluffton Family YMCA in June

Posted by Staff on May 8, 2024 - 6:51am

Bluffton Family YMCA will offer tumbling instruction this summer. On Mondays, June 3-June 24, the Y will offer:

  • Lil Tumblers (3-5 years) 4:30-5:00 p.m.
  • Tumblers 1 (5-7 years) 5-5:30 p.m.
  • Tumblers 2 (8-10 years) 5:30-6:15 p.m.

Bluffton classes will be held at 215 Snider Rd.

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Bluffton University graduates celebrate growth

Posted by Staff on May 8, 2024 - 6:00am

Provided by Bluffton University / Additional photos on Facebook

First Master of Nutrition in Dietetics class

Four years ago, the graduating baccalaureate class of 2024 began their journey at Bluffton University in the midst of a pandemic. Saturday morning, May 4, their journey was celebrated as 147 bachelor’s and master’s degrees were conferred.

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One vehicle traffic jam

Posted by Paula Scott on May 7, 2024 - 10:33pm

Traffic was light but supersized on an early May evening in Bluffton. But what is it? A big and big ticket chemical applicator for crops.

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May 7 Tornado Watch until 11:00 PM

Posted by Paula Scott on May 7, 2024 - 5:34pm

A Tornado Watch has been issued for an area including Bluffton by the US National Weather Service Northern Indiana Office. This watch is in effect until 11 PM EDT on May 7. Severe storms are likely late this evening. The primary threats are large hail and tornadoes with isolated damaging winds possible.

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