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Here are the September stories that were referenced in the clues:

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2. Second Friday _Chamber_ breakfast event / Chamber breakfast featured Allen County commissioners

6. Fred Steiner’s new baby: _Bluffton_ Forever / Bicycle mania strikes Bluffton in the 1890s

9. Building currently undergoing renovation at Swiss House / ANSWER Barn. Bank Barn entrance realignment

10. _Diamonds_ and crayons are (practically) forever / Crayon recycling ideas by Liz Gordon-Hancock.

12. Purple _Martins_ befriended by Girl Scouts /  Scouts make nesting boxes for Lauer Historical Farm.

13. _Elephant_ ear plant propagated by Reineke family /  Plant thrives with family's TLC.

15. Fuzzy library friend Bernie is a _Teddy Bear_ / Crafts and books go with Bluffton Public Library storytimes.

16. PTO event: _Bake_ sale / Donation opportunity at Fall Open House.

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1. Daniel Creeger is 100th Bluffton _Eagle_ Scout / Court of Honor on September 11.

3. Celestial start of autumn / ANSWER Equinox. ONU star party on September 23.

4. September 24 Bluffton celebration: _Fall_ Festival / 17th Fall Festival was September 24.

5. 2022 Blaze theme: _Candyland_ Christmas / Sweet Blaze of Lights theme

7. High Five _Friday_ @ elementary school (day of the week) / University-Elementary partnership is a hit.

8. Didn’t know you could check out cake _pans_ at Bluffton Public Library / Check it out: Cake pans.

11. Family _Dollar_ closed / Family Dollar closes without comment.

14. Blessing of the _Animals_ at Bluffton Presbyterian / Outdoor event invites animals to church.