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2018 EPA report finds no violations in village drinking water

Relax and take a drink of Bluffton water. It has EPA approval.

The Environmental Protection Agency found that the Village of Bluffton drinking water is in full compliance with its regulations.

Those regulations are established by the Ohio EPA Division of Drinking and Ground Water and the findings are based upon information released this week for 2018.

In other words, Bluffton water is safe to drink. No violations were found among the required quality tests conducted.

Interstate 75 southbound near state Route 696, Beaverdam, will be restricted to one lane through the work zone for pavement repairs. Work is being performed by the ODOT Allen County maintenance garage. The work takes place the week of June 24 to 28.

Jared Byers, Bluffton HS girls' varsity soccer socer, talks with Bluffton Family Recreation soccer campers. BFR's camp, held at Steinmetz Field, was assisted by members of the BHS girls' soccer teach. Click for a video. Additional photos in this series follow.

The Bluffton University baseball team will host camps for young players wanting to improve their skills this summer.

A two-day camp takes place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Monday, July 8, and Tuesday, July 9, for youth ages 9-13. Cost is $60.

Then on Wednesday, July 10, a camp for youth ages 13-15 will be held. This one-day camp costs $30.

To register, visit https://baseball.blufftonusportscamps.com/

Monthly gathering at Masterpiece Signs

Masterpiece Signs, 902 N. Main St., next Bluffton Cars and Coffee event is Saturday, June 22. 

The event is an “informal gathering for enthusiasts and their cars," said Tim Boutwell. The monthly cars and coffee event continues through October. It is always held on the fourth Saturday of the month.

Each event is from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the following Saturdays:  June 22, July 27, Aug. 24, Sept. 28 and Oct. 26.

New Leaf Landscape and Garden Center, 0395 State Route 235, Ada, has openings in its fairy garden workshop.

The workshops start at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Saturday, June 29. Persons interested in attending either one may call or email for a spot, as space is limited.

The workshop will focus on creating a home for fairies in gardens. Participants may bring their own pot or container or purchase one at New Leaf.

The New Leaf staff will provide soil, and participants will purchase plants and accessories.

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