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$26 puts the current United Way campaign on top.

Who will make the donation putting the campaign at 100 percent?

Neil Reichenbach, Bluffton-Beaveram-Richland Township United Way treasurer, told The Icon the good news about how close the United Way is to reaching its $25,000 goal.

And, there's still time to buy 50/50 tickets.

"We want to thank everyone who has purchased 50/50 tickets. The prize money is $208. If you would still like to purchase 50/50 tickets you can still do so  Saturday, July 23, or Saturday, July 30 at the Farmers' Market downtown," he said.

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Bluffton Police Chief Rick Skilliter is advising Bluffton residents to be on the alert for potential break-ins this summer.

Skilliter provided the Icon with the following statement concerning recent thefts and burglaries in the village.

Since the first of June, the Bluffton community has seen an inordinate number of thefts and burglaries. 

This uptick in crime is disconcerting to residents as well as law enforcement officials. 

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BIKERS ON MASS START PARADE SOUTH ON MAIN STREET

Bluffton's second-ever Ride to Remember bicycle ride held July 16 attracted over 150 riders. Last year's ride brought 101 riders to Bluffton.

The ride is a fund-raiser for the Bluffton Pathway Program. Here are some views of the event.

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The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce invites individuals, businesses and organizations to consider being a sponsor of Bluffton's National Night Out fireworks display.

E-mail your pledge to [email protected]. Or mail checks to:
Fireworks Fund
Bluffton Chamber
PO Box 142
Bluffton, OH 45817

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STILL TIME TO REGISTER TO RIDE -
CHECK OUT THE 10, 23 AND 63 MILE ROUTES AT BOTTOM OF STORY.

Here's your invitation to come out to the Bluffton swimming pool on Saturday for some music, and hamburgers off the grill while you watch the bikers come back from their Rides to Remember bike ride.

• The Dough Hook will be grilling hamburgers and MooOink burgers on the grill and will offer a selection side dishes from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the pool.

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NOTE: Several Bluffton groups are considering entering Bluffton into the America in Bloom judging. Susie Stratton of Stratton Greenhouses is one of the judges in an entry in the contest submitted by Gallipolis, Ohio. Here's a story about the contest.

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