Bluffton council will act on a proposed 2016 street maintenance paving schedule during Monday's meeting.
Heres the street and alley committee 2016 recommendation with estimated costs:
• Kibler Street - $39,697
• Garmatter Street - $57,525
• Harmon Road - Bentley to Garau - $27,781
• Church Street - Main to Jackson - $15,575
• Jackson Street - Church to Elm - $23,970
• Ethan Circle - $16,813
• Striping - $7,000
Volunteers with the American Red Cross of Hancock County responded to a fire on County Road 51 in Bluffton Friday night.
Red Cross volunteers Jim Beach and Karl Gingrich provided the family of four with temporary shelter and assistance for immediate needs such as food and clothing.
Jan E. Basinger, 78, of Pandora died 10:22 p.m., March 17, 2016, at her daughter’s residence. Jan was born June 5, 1937, in Bluffton to the late Sidney and Velma Bucher Herr. On Dec. 18, 1960, she married Roger Basinger who preceded her in death on April 27, 2010.
Jan worked at Sager's Appliance, Ottawa, She was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Chapter #52 and a graduate of Lima South High School. She was involved in community service and made lap throws for all Hilty Home residents.
BLUFFTON, Ohio - Alma College rolled to an 11-1 mercy-rule victory in game one and then rallied from an early 3-1 deficit for an 8-4 victory in the nightcap. The Scots improved to 13-5 on the season, while Bluffton slipped to 6-6 following the sweep on Friday, March 18, 2016.
The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce continues to add events to Bluffton 2016 calendar. Here's the update as of March 17. Organizations with additional events to add may send details to [email protected]
On Tuesday, March 15, 2016, voters in the Bluffton school district approved a tax levy renewal for Bluffton Public Library. The levy passed with an unofficial 73-percent of voters supporting library functions.
“Words cannot express our gratitude to the Bluffton School District voters.”
Teams are forming and partnerships and sponsors are lining up for this summer’s Bluffton Community Olympics set for Saturday, July 30. Team sign-up deadline is May 31.
Challenge Champions Equestrian Center, Ottawa, hosts a 5K obstacle mud run on Saturday, June 4, and is seeking sponsors for the event.
Sponsor levels include:
• Blue ribbon sponsor - $200 donation, will include your name or company name on the event T-shirt and signage.
• Grand champion sponsor - $400 donations, will place your business name on T-shirts, signage and spectator passes and a feature radio ad spot.
Challenged Champion Equestrian Center is located at 11913 Road 6, Ottawa, and carries several connections to the Bluffton community.
