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The Village of Beaverdam will hold an Emergency Meeting on Thursday, November 17 at 6:00 p.m. in the Village Hall Council Room, with the purpose of passing Resolution 2022-07 allowing the Village to apply for the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District 2023 Cooperative Park Improvement Grant Program Funding.

Bluffton University is hosting “Inspiration and Innovation,” an Ohio Ceramic Invitational exhibition at the Sauder Visual Arts Center’s Grace Albrecht Gallery. Gallery hours are 9 a.m-5 p.m. weekdays and 1-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. A reception for the artists will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Dec. 11. PHOTO Bluffton University

On November 15 the Bluffton Lions announced 2022 Peace Poster contest winners.

The first place winner is Sophia Gilroy of Jenera, daughter of Dawn and Joseph Gilroy. Her poster will be included in the district level competition of the International Lions Club's annual peace poster contest, along with winners from other Lions clubs in northwestern Ohio.

The two runners-up were Chloe Hanefeld, daughter of Bill and Becca Hanefeld of Bluffton, and Serenity O'Connell, daughter of Carissa and Taylor O'Connell of Bluffton.

The Bluffton Fire Department has found Santa and his broken sleigh. Santa was doing a pre-Christmas run when his sleigh broke. We asked if Santa could come to the library for a FREE night filled with stories and take-home crafts.

Date: December 6, 2022

Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m

All ages are welcome.

Registration is required. Space is limited.

Call the Bluffton Public library at 419-358-5016 Or register online via tinyurl.com/BPL-Family-Storytime

COLUMBUS — The Cory-Rawson Local School district showcased one of its outstanding student achievement programs at this year’s Ohio School Boards Association Capital Conference and Trade Show. 

The Student Achievement Fair, which highlights exemplary programs and student  performing groups, is one of the most successful and rewarding exhibitions at the Capital  Conference. 

The Lima-Allen County Safe Community Coalition reports there were 2 (two) fatal traffic crashes on Allen County roadways during the month of October 2022. 

A total of 12 fatalities resulting from traffic crashes have occurred so far this year. One fatality recorded for this month was a result of a crash that took place in September.

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