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The Ohio Department of Transportation has reported the following roadwork and traffic impacts near Bluffton in Allen County.

Book signing and presention; registration requested

Author/adventurer Brandon Weis will recount his grueling 2021 “Triple Crown” hike along the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail and the Arizona Trail at the Bluffton Public Library Tuesday, July 16 at 6 p.m.

The Bluffton Public Library will host two watercolor workshops entitled “Ladybugs” Thursday, July 18. With the guidance of local artist Jeanne Beutler, participants will create their own finished 8” x 10” watercolor art piece, complete with mat board.

Register by July 16

Stir up some summer fun at a Plant Mounting Workshop Tuesday, July 23 at 6 p.m. in the Bluffton Public Library. Kim Beckmann of Stratton Greenhouses and Roots will help guide participants in creating their own plant-mounted decorative wall hanging.

The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation is seeking grant proposals for two community improvement opportunities: one for community garthering spaces and one for neighborhood revitalization.

Nature Conservancy is funding creation of cascading pools

By Paula Pyzik Scott

From the front entrance of Motter Metro Park, a Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District property just outside of the Village of Bluffton, everything looks like business as usual on a sunny July morning. But if you are someone who regularly explores the 105 acres and 1.5 miles of mowed grass trails adjacent to Little Riley Creek, you may have discovered that changes are afoot.

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