Krysti Schey says that there's still time to sign-up for fall classes at her music studio. Officially classes begin on Monday, Aug. 28, but persons may still register for classes.
Call Schey at 419-233-5255 or visit the website for information.
3:50 p.m. Friday power update – POWER IN BLUFFTON WILL NOT GO OFF SATURDAY MORNING (as previously announced by the Icon).
At 2:53 p.m. Bluffton police announced via Nixel that AEP would shut off Village of Bluffton electricity from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday.
The Icon immediately posted this announced on its site and on Facebook. Then, at 3:30 p.m. a new police Nixle announcement stated that Bluffton’s power would NOT go off.
The Icon contacted AEP immediately to discover what was happening - are we off or are we on?
The Bluffton Police Department’s next officer might have four legs.
And, the police are asking for financial support from the community to make the hire.
The department is proposing to add a K-9 unit to the department. On Aug. 14 Bluffton council granted the police permission to seek volunteer contributions for the project.
Tyler Hochstetler, police sergeant, said that the cost for a K-9 is $17,000 and two businesses have already pledged $5,000, so the need is down to $12,000.
Masterpiece Signs, 902 N. Main St., next Bluffton Cars and Coffee event is Saturday, Aug. 26, according to Tim Boutwell.
The event is an “informal gathering for enthusiasts and their cars.” 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: July 22, Aug. 26, Sept. 23 and Oct. 28.
Boutwell said that it is open to all makes, models and vehicle years. There’s no charge to attend and door prizes will be given away.
The question on most Bluffton residents’ minds this summer is: “What’s going into the Groves’ Bear building and when will it open?”
The answer is: Mercy Health – Bluffton Family Medicine. It will open at 204 N. Main St., on Monday, Sept. 11 and a tentative grand opening is set for Friday, Oct. 6, according to Tara Miller, director of practice management at the Bluffton office.
Once open, the office will provide primary care medicine and walk-in medical care. New patients are being accepted now and appointment schedules are being taken.
Drive Time Driving Instruction, based in Bluffton and Findlay, has expanded its offerings to include Abbreviated Adult and From the Passenger Seat classes.
Abbreviated Adult
New drivers, over the age of 18, are not required by law to take driver’s education before taking the driver’s test. However, on July 1, 2017, a new law went into effect requiring new drivers over the age of 18 who have never had a driver’s license and who fail the driver’s test to take Abbreviated Adult driver’s education.
Three new teachers join the Bluffton school professional staff in 2017-18. Teacherrs are Kate Bauer, high school English, Addie Kiene, high school intervention specialist and Megan Quinton, first grade.
During the past year, the Bluffton school district has completed many different permanent improvement projects, according to Greg Denecker, superintendent.
Below is the revenue chart of the combined monies brought in by the tax and the list of expenditures for the projects completed thanks to this fund. This list is printed in the summer school newsletter, recently released
The beginning of September is peak waterfowl and hawk migration in Ohio and the Blanchard River attracts a wide variety of these birds. Experience the fall bird migration by canoe at Hancock Park District’s “Birding on the Blanchard.”
Bring your binoculars to Zonta Landing at Riverside Park Waterfront and grab the best seat in the house to see these fabulous flyers. An experienced birder/program specialist will be guiding the group from 8:30 to 10 a.m..
It's time to start planning your Blaze of Lights parade float or unit entry.
This year’s Blaze, sponsored by the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce takes place on Saturday, Nov. 25, in downtown Bluffton.
BLAZE PARADE APPLICATION FORM
AT BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.
Junior Weihrauch is the parade chairperson. Groups interested in being in the parade should mail the application form to:
Junior Weihrauch
20791 State Route 68
Arlington, OH 45814
1-419-365-5304
