oFireproofing is complete
oTemporary windows are installed to enclose the area for winter work
oBrick installation continues in the front Emergency Department entry
oWork continues on interior metal studs, insulation and dry wall
oWork continues on HVAC, electrical and plumbing rough in
oWood blocking for fixtures continues to be installed
Lot behind the hospital
oThe new generator arrived Dec. 14 and the old boilers were removed
A local man was sentenced in the Allen County Common Pleas Court following a conviction for domestic violence.
Christopher C. Smallwood, 34, originally pled not guilty to an indictment of domestic violence, which is a fourth degree felony. A prior conviction for domestic violence elevated this crime to a felony.
Bluffton police are reporting the conviction of two men from Kentucky who traveled to Bluffton in February to engage in sexual conduct with a minor.
Because the men traveled across state lines, and were apprehended in Kentucky, federal charges were brought against them in connection with their crimes. The case was resolved in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, to avoid putting the local victim through additional stress.
The window designers of Greg's Pharmacy are dreaming of a white Christmas. Here's a portion of one of the pharmacy's windows. Click to view other Main Street windows.
Bluffton Public Library will be closed Thursday, Dec. 23, Friday, Dec. 24, and Saturday, Dec. 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday. After Christmas, regular library hours will resume on Monday, Dec. 27, at 9:30 a.m.
The library will also be closed on Friday, Dec. 31, and Saturday, Jan. 1, for the New Year's holiday. Following the New Year's holiday, the library will reopen on Monday, Jan. 3, at 9:30 a.m.