November 2024

Pirates will host Huron in round 2 on November 8

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON __ The Bluffton High School football team began its post-season with a methodical 21-6 win over visiting Paulding in the first round of Div. VI, Region 22 play at Harmon Field on Friday, November 1.

By James H. Legge III, MSN, APRN-CNP, PMHNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Center of Northwest Ohio 

The holiday months (mid-November to post-January) can be extremely difficult for loved ones suffering from mental illness. It’s postulated that family members and friends can reach intolerable levels of anxiety and depression during this time due to accentuated family dynamics, financial strain, and other stressors.  

Rumpke Waste & Recycling has added a new acceptable item for recycling—clamshell plastic containers starting November 1, 2024.

Residents can now add clamshells to their recycling carts. This will include clear plastic carry-out containers; fruit, berry and lettuce containers and egg containers. For information on current guidelines, visit Rumpke HERE.

The Bluffton Area Chamber had 26 entries in the 2024 Scarecrow Decorating Contest. After 850+ votes, the winners are:

  • 1st: Samuel W. Diller, Law Offices with 628 votes
  • 2nd: Et Cetera Shop, with 165 votes
  • 3rd: GROB, with 137 votes

Take the survey HERE.

Throughout the month of November, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is conducting an online survey to identify traffic safety concerns and obtain feedback about interactions with the agency.

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The October 28 Bluffton Council meeting included two public comments, the 4-2 passage of legislation adding roosters to the list of banned animals and discussion of whether the Village would consider a moratorium on adult use marijuana dispensaries.

Monday, November 11-Monday, November 25

In mid-November the United Way of Greater Lima will hold its 2nd Annual Online Auction to raise funds for the 2024 campaign. 

Auction items are donated by area businesses and include:

5:00 p.m. on November 13, St. Mary Catholic Church, 160 North Spring St.

A Healing Strong group meeting will take place on November 13 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Healing Strong is a nonprofit organization focused on the healing of the body, soul, and spirit in a holistic setting. The event is open to all and will repeat every second Wednesday of the month. 

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