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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.

November 1 at Harmon Field, the Pirates host Paulding in Round 1 of the 2024 OHSAA football playoffs. Presale tickets are at ohsaa.org/tickets. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. with cash only ticket sales. Reserved seats and season tickets are not valid for OHSAA playoffs. Live stream on HUDL Fan App HERE.

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:

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