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By Monica Harnish

Last week’s Village Council meeting noted that on Wednesday, the 28th, the weekly mosquito fogging program would start. But did you know that the first line of defense against mosquito-borne diseases isn’t spraying pesticides throughout the community? (Xerces Society: Start Now To Prevent Mosquito-Borne Disease and Keep Our Pollinators Safe). Not only are such aerial spray efforts not the most effective strategies for protecting people; they also put pollinators at risk. In fact, some communities (Sierra Club Municipal Mosquito Fogging is Ineffective and Harmful) have moved away from fogging programs. 

There are better ways to protect ourselves from mosquitoes without harming our families or the environment. These include:

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Eileen Ruth Garmatter, 94, passed away on June 2, 2026, at Van Crest of Ada, Ohio. Eileen was born March 10, 1932, in Riley Township, Putnam County, Ohio, to the late Homer and Ella (Badertscher) Basinger. On August 20, 1951, she married Maurice Garmatter, and they shared 70 years of marriage until his death on October 14, 2021. 

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Elnore Ruth (Rosenberger) Yost, 98, passed away May 22, 2026, at Willow Ridge in Bluffton, OH. Elnore was born June 23, 1927, in Pandora, OH, to Ella (Habegger) Rosenberger and Arthur S. Rosenberger, then pastor of St. John Mennonite church. On August 21, 1949, Elnore married Burton Yost in Quakertown PA.

Elnore spent her childhood in Quakertown, PA, Bluffton, OH and Dalton, OH, where she graduated from high school in 1945. She received her BS from Bluffton College in 1949. Elnore later received certification in Special Education and Case Management.

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Effective July 1, 2026 / Follow-up to Bluffton Lions learn about changes to regional public television offerings

JUNE 3 MEDIA RELEASE__Following months of coordinated planning, WGTE Public Media and WBGU-TV today announced a new broadcasting partnership that will provide continued delivery of trusted PBS programming for viewers across northwest Ohio. 

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

Have trouble keeping up with your to-do list? I sure do. Let's take a moment to consider a done list: below are 23 articles and 5 obituaries from the 166 news items published on BlufftonIcon.com in May 2026.

We have selected articles of lasting interest for this digital list and for in-house reading at the Bluffton Public Library, Musselman Library, Bluffton Senior Center and the Bluffton Family YMCA.

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Summer-long opportunity to collect stamps and enter prize drawing

MEDIA RELEASE__Get ready to discover, shop and support local all summer long with the launch of the new Explore Bluffton: Small Business Passport event, an exciting and simplified way to experience everything Bluffton has to offer!

Running from June 1 through Labor Day, the community-wide initiative encourages residents and visitors alike to explore participating local businesses while enjoying the unique charm of Bluffton throughout the summer season.

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