The Village of Bluffton is moving ahead with two annexations requests, which would enlarge the village in Orange Township and Richland Township.
The two include:
• Property in Orange Township, owned by Josh Brown
• Property in Richland Township, owned by Bluffton University
Council passed separate emergency resolutions on the requests on Monday.
Both resolutions state the village intents to provide municipal services to the parcels. Municipal services include water, sewer, police protection, fire and other village services.
"Due to time constraints maintaining Maple Grove Cemetery the village will enforce the rules and regulations of the trustees of Maple Grove Cemetery and the Bluffton council," Bernadine Ludwig, cemetery sexton, told The Icon on Monday.
"All shepherd hooks must be removed. There will be no exceptions for these hooks to remain on stones, gravesites or foundations," she said.
If you would like assistance in the removal of the hooks contact Ludwig, at 419-358-9501, or the village office at 419-358-2066.
Icon viewers:
Some time ago, I was dismayed to learn that Jim Jordan is our congressman. His representation is sadly due to extreme gerrymandering in our county.
Jim Jordan's continued conduct in discrediting and undermining the independence of the Justice Department and the FBI is not only shameful, but frankly un-American. Jordan continues to push a "deep state" conspiracy to further divide this country.
(Note: click here for this writer's letter of Sept. 17, which provides additional details on this project. And, click here for survey results from the Shannon Cemetery Commission survey of the community)
By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
(KALIDA) - The boys soccer team picked up a much needed win at Kalida Tuesday evening by a 3-0 count. As tournament time nears, the Pirates are looking to build momentum for the postseason. With a tie and a draw in their most recent matches, Bluffton had not won a match since September 27.
By Sam Brauen www.blufftonicon.com
(DELPHOS) - Just days after the football team shutout Delphos on their home turf, the Pirate volleyball team followed suit by picking up a 3-0 victory! Bluffton won 25-15, 25-17, 25-22 as they improved to 4-16 on the season and a 2-6 mark in league play.
By Michael Stump, MD
Blanchard Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Athletic concussions - Part 2
In “Athletic Concussions - Part 1,” I discussed how recent research has guided the immediate assessment and management of concussions in sports. With this article, I will continue this topic by discussing how research has affected the subsequent evaluation and treatment of concussions.
Blanchard Valley Medical Practices have scheduled several flu shot clinics for the patients of Putnam Primary Care Ottawa, Bluffton Primary Care and Caughman Health Center. Patients must schedule an appointment to receive the shot. The flu shot clinic schedule is as follows:
Bluffton Primary Care
Open to established Bluffton Primary Care patients.
Call 419.369.2280 to schedule an appointment.
