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Bluffton police have a new officer on duty. Meet Kato, a K9 on the department. Kato's community introduction took place during school assemlies on Friday. See the story below for the details.

There's also K-3 bball; junior high ball, MS volleyball; Little Mover; Speed and agility

Summer camp is coming to Bluffton Family Recreation. And, so are several additional youth opportunities.

Summer camp
The camp, for 5 to 12-year-olds, begins Tuesday, May 29, and continues weekdays through Aug. 25, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director.

He has 4 legs, speaks German, and has a Japanese-sounding name

Bluffton elementary, middle school and high school students met the newest member of the Bluffton Police Department in assemblies today.

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He has four legs, speaks German (as a German Shepherd he understands German language commands), has a Japanese-sounding name and loves doggie treats. He also has the ability to assist the police in several ways.

He is Kato, the department’s K-9 officer, now on duty.

While agriculture is still one of the largest industries in Hancock County, many are now several generations removed from the farm. 

How does our food get to the grocery store shelf or our dinner table? 

Children ages 7-12 are invited to attend Farm Camp at the Hancock Historical Museum,  June 26-29, 9 a.m.-noon daily, to explore our farming roots. 

Mothers Day dinner and program May 12

County Line Church of the Brethren, 4227 N. Hardin Road, Harrod, invites women to The Wedding Feast, Saturday, May 12, at the church. Persons will gather at 5 p.m. and a catered meal is at 5:30 p.m.

Robin Sullivan, host of a radio program on ProclaimFM 102.3, Toledo, is the speaker. She has been to 15 countries sharing the Gospel including India where her ministry www.robinsullivan.com opened an orphanage and a church.

Icon viewer Karolyn Gossard sent the Icon this cell phone photo of what appears to be an American bald eagle in a tree in the area of the Buckey park.

Additional eagle sightings near the Buckeye have been reported in recent years, including one by the Icon.

Viewers who have bald eagle photos from the Bluffton vicinity or sighting reports, please contact: [email protected].

(This year's Bluffton Sportsmen's Club trout derby is Sunday.)

 

 

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