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Bluffton Presbyterian to present "The Story of Jesus in Music"

Posted by Paula Scott on July 16, 2024 - 6:00am

The public is invited to a concert, The Story of Jesus in Music, at the Bluffton Presbyterian Church at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 4.

The program is in recognition of the church's 175th anniversary. There
will be no admission charge.

Performers will include three professional harpists, violin, viola, guitar, hand bells, choir and narrator.

Light refreshments will be served after the one-hour concert.

BLUFFTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
112 N. Main St. P.O. Box 149 Bluffton, OH 45817
419-358-5806

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Worship
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Bluffton School Board meets July 29

Posted by Paula Scott on July 15, 2024 - 10:17am

The Bluffton Exempted Village Schools board of education will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 29.

Meetings are scheduled for the third Monday of the month with exceptions. The 2024 calendar is listed HERE.

The Board of Education web page includes photos and contact information for elected members:

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Public Meetings
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Ten Thousand Villages remodel begins July 15

Posted by Staff on July 15, 2024 - 7:36am

In the June 26 episode of the Local Voices Bluffton podcast, hosts Sam Springer and Jim Enneking interview Wendy Chappell-Dick, manager of Ten Thousand Villages in Bluffton, Ohio.

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Business
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Ohio Sales Tax Holiday expanded in 2024

Posted by Staff on July 15, 2024 - 7:26am

Starting in 2024, the State of Ohio has expanded its sales tax holiday from a long weekend to ten full days: 12 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, until 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8.

Also, more purchases are eligible. In the past, the focus was on items families need for the start of school. Now, the sales tax holiday applies to “all tangible personal property that is $500 or less except watercraft or outboard motor required to be titled pursuant to Chapter 1548. of the Revised Code, a motor vehicle, an alcoholic beverage, tobacco, a vapor product, or an item that contains marijuana.”

As a result, businesses as well as families benefit from the holiday. The new guidelines should also benefit restaurants, which will not charge sales tax on dine-in meals during the 10-day period (except for alcohol).

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Regional news
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Follow the flags

Posted by Paula Scott on July 15, 2024 - 7:07am

The Village of Bluffton has added American flags to the new light poles and pathway on State Route 103 between I-75 and County Line Rd., creating a colorful welcome to our community. 

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Field reports from ODW officers, July 2024

Posted by Staff on July 15, 2024 - 6:00am

Northwest Ohio – Wildlife District Two
During Ohio’s white-tailed deer gun hunting season in 2023, State Wildlife Officer Nathan Robinson, assigned to Van Wert County, and State Wildlife Officer Supervisor Troy Reimund observed a hunter carrying a shotgun who avoided the patrol vehicle.

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Regional news
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