The Village of Bluffton recently reported to council the Zoning and Building permits issued for the first six months of 2024. A total of 34 projects were issued permits, with 6 in Hancock County and 28 in Allen County. The total esimated cost of construction associated with these permits is $3.64M.
TedFest is hosted by the Arthur-Lugibihl Community Center Foundation. The foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 2003 to continue improvements for the gymnasium and community room used by the public for social and sporting events. The ALCC operates on a volunteer basis.
The Allen County Department of Health has shared the following message from the Centers for Disease Control:
LISTERIA OUTBREAK:
28 people are sick, with 2 deaths, in 12 states. Do not eat meats you get sliced at any deli counter, unless it is reheated to an internal temperature of 165°F or until steaming hot. Investigators are collecting as much information as possible to figure out which deli meats are contaminated. https://bit.ly/4cPl2dO/
Above) Top L-R, Ashley Stratton, Charlie Stratton, Dan Stratton, Susie Stratton and Steve Stratton. Below) Steve Stratton watering flowers on Bluffton's Main Street.
By Liz Gordon-Hancock
Stratton Greenhouses celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Owners Steve and Susie Stratton have continually reinvented the business over the years to provide beauty and art in plant form to their customers and surrounding communities.
