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Library seeks donations for holiday silent auction

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on September 21, 2014 - 5:21pm

The Bluffton Public Library is seeking donations for its Holiday Gift Silent Auction. Bidding on auction items will begin the evening of Monday, November 3 and will continue through Saturday, November 22.  All packages will include a minimum bid and feature a special “buy now” price.

Suggestions for donations include themed gift baskets or individual items such as: gift cards, children’s items, (new books, toys, games or craft items), admission tickets (valid in 2015), merchandise for all ages, free services, lessons, and lodging. Cash donations are also welcome. 

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Bluffton Public Library
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$310,206 price tag for fire truck under council's consideration

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 21, 2014 - 4:40pm

Bluffton council will act on the purchase of a new fire truck and new turn out gear later this month. The vehicle under consideration would replace the 1984 Ford that is in the department.

Council heard a presentation on Sept. 15 from a village safety services meeting held earlier. Details of the turn out gear and fire truck are in an attachment at the bottom of this story.

Council is considering the purchase of a 2015 Rosenbauer smart cab firefighter at a purchase price of $310,206. If purchased the vehicle will be delivered next fall.

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Eight persons indicate interest in Bluffton's vacant council seat

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 21, 2014 - 4:24pm

Bluffton council will hold two special sessions in the next two weeks to interview potential candidates for the open council seat created when Mitch Kingsley resigned from council.

According to Judy Augsburger, Bluffton mayor, eight persons have expressed an interest in the seat. Council set special meetings for Thursday, Sept. 18, and Thursday, Sept. 25. Both sessions start at 6:30 p.m.

Both sessions will be in executive session with four interviews scheduled each evening.

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Sidewalk repair deadline moved to July 15, 2015

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 21, 2014 - 3:56pm

On Monday, Sept. 15, the Bluffton council Street, Alleys, Light and Sidewalk Committee recommended to the full council to amend Ordinance No. 07-13 to extend the deadline for sidewalk repairs until July 15, 2015, for properties on the east side of Main Street.  

Jesse Blackburn of the village, told The Icon, "The committee was pleased with the current 42% response rate from residents regarding sidewalk repairs."

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Public Meetings
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Ruth Hartzler funeral arrangements incomplete

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 21, 2014 - 3:39pm

Ruth E. Hartzler, 92, of Pandora, died at 2:28 p.m. Sept. 19, 2014, at the Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora.  Arrangements are incomplete at Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Bluffton.

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Obituaries
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Volleyball splits on day two of HCAC/OAC Crossover

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 20, 2014 - 8:04pm

By: Brittany Roth, sports information assistant

Baldwin Wallace stats  I  Muskingum stats

BLUFFTON, Ohio - Less than nine hours after matches finished last night, teams were in the gym ready to go for day two of the HCAC/OAC Crossover. Bluffton was off for the first round of matches and then came up against the Baldwin Wallace Yellow Jackets.

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Bluffton University
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