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LIMA __The Awakenings Victim Outreach Program at Area Agency on Aging 3 was awarded a multi-year grant through the Health Path Foundation of Ohio to support older adults (60+).

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The Grace Albrecht Art Gallery at Bluffton University is hosting the Senior Exhibit “Outside The Lines” from March 10-April 4.  Artists include: Sage Coker, Basil Gates, Kayleigh Michael, Meredith Myers, Zach Slone, Alyson Warnimont and Gabrielle Woolley.

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Comment period runs through April 11
COLUMBUS __The Ohio Department of Transportation is accepting public comments on the Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) for 2026 through 2029. The plan identifies the multi-modal transportation improvement projects that are scheduled for some phase of implementation throughout the state over the next four years.  

The draft documents will be available for public review and comment through April 11, 2025.

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From the Village of Bluffton, 154 N. Main St., 419-358-2066.

It’s tax time again. Below you will find important information in regards to filing your 2024 Village of Bluffton income tax return. 

The Village of Bluffton income tax filing deadline date for tax year 2024 returns will be TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025, for all taxpayers, except fiscal year accounts, business accounts or taxpayers on Federal extensions. 

The Village of Bluffton is a MANDATORY income tax filing municipality. This means that any person, age 18 or older or who turned 18 during tax year 2024, and resided within the village either full-time or part-time, is required to file a Bluffton income tax return. This is regardless of how much money was earned or lost, in the case of a business, and even if your employer has fully withheld and paid income tax into the village on your behalf. EVEN IF YOU DO NOT OWE ANY INCOME TAX TO THE VILLAGE OF BLUFFTON, YOU STILL MUST COMPLETE AND FILE A VILLAGE INCOME TAX RETURN FORM. PENALTY AND INTEREST FEES WILL BE APPLIED TO THOSE WHO DO NOT FILE.  MORE ▶︎

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Donald M. Unterbrink, 83, passed away March 16, 2025. Donald was born October 3, 1941 in Leipsic, the only son of the late Amos and Ursula (Gerschutz) Unterbrink. On June 5, 1971, he married Rita Unterbrink who survives.

Don was five years old when his family moved to the farm in the Beaverdam area. Don retired from Ford Motor Company after forty-two years, farmed all of his life and raised hogs and a family on that farm. Don was a practicing Catholic his entire life and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bluffton.   

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

Groundbreaking ceremonies for the Bluffton Community Dog Park on March 14 were a time for smiles, cheers and tears. The creation of a place for dogs to run safely off leash has been highly anticipated by area dog owners. That included Bluffton teacher and heart transplant recipient Katrina Riepenhoff, who passed away after a sudden illness in 2024. Her family has become a key supporter of the dog park.

Many at the well-attended event wore green t-shirts bearing the message “Live like Katrina Riepenhoff” and “Because I knew you, I have been changed for good”--and paw prints. Also in attendance were Baxter and Tilly, Riepenhoff’s two dogs and her parents, Becky and Joe Riepenhoff.

Some half of the guests were Riepenhoff’s students at Bluffton Middle School. MORE ▶︎ 

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