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Drainage field day at OSU Lima campus farm rescheduled

Posted by Staff on August 8, 2022 - 2:21am

UPDATED: Rescheduled for August 16.

The Drainage Installation Field Day scheduled for tomorrow at The Ohio State University at Lima campus farm has been moved to Tuesday, August 16, 2022, due to field conditions brought on by the recent rains in the area.

Field demonstrations by the Ohio Land Improvement Contractors of America, or OLICA, will begin at 8 a.m., Tuesday, August 16, and will continue in an open-house-style format throughout the day until 3 p.m. at the field on the corner of Thayer and Reservoir roads.

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Gazebo concert of sixties hits

Posted by Paula Scott on August 7, 2022 - 8:51am

On August 5, fans of sixties rock and the '60s Survivors Band brought their lawn chairs to the gazebo at Cherry and Main Streets. As the sun set, the stage lights took on a golden glow.

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Bluffton through the eyes of Chicago journalist Arruza

Posted by Paula Scott on August 7, 2022 - 8:17am

By Paula Scott

Have you known Bluffton long enough to become immune its charms or blind to its faults? Or do you fall somewhere in the middle of that spectrum?

Chicago-based journalist Eddie Arruza recently visited the village and has created two videos about Bluffton. His interest in Bluffton gives us an opportunity to see the town through fresh eyes.

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Regional news
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A mysterious Bluffton place: Floating pool in the Buckeye

Posted by Staff on August 7, 2022 - 6:54am

By Fred Steiner
www.BlufftonForever.com

The world’s oceans hold many secrets. Sea monsters, sunken treasure and ghost ships fill our imagination with what’s below the surface of the mighty deep.

These great ponds do not, however, hold ownership to all watery mysteries. Surrounded by the Big and Little Rileys and several seemingly bottomless quarries, what Bluffton lacks in sea monsters, it makes up with mysteries held below its own waterlines.

The Buckeye takes but does not give back

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Historical Bluffton
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Michael A. Pierce worked for SumiRiko

Posted by Staff on August 6, 2022 - 2:36pm

LIMA⎯Michael A. Pierce, age 64, passed away the evening of August 2, 2022, with family by his side.  

Michael was born July 24, 1958 in Lima, OH, to Harold and Martha (Wendelken) Pierce who both preceded him in death. 

Michael proudly served in the United States Navy for 6 years. He was employed by SumiRiko Ohio (formerly DTR) for 17 years. He leaves behind a great group of friends and co-workers.

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Obituaries
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Et Cetera Shop hours and donation reminder (and priceless photo)

Posted by Staff on August 6, 2022 - 7:54am

The Et Cetera Shop thrift store issued this reminder and a photo demonstrating the dedication of volunteers who unload, sort and display items for sale.

And, as this photo shows, volunteers make sure that all items are in working order.

Next open: Saturday, August 6: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Next donation day: Tuesday from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

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