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Celebrate the Derby with something from the Senior Center

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 26, 2021 - 4:47pm

The 147th running of the Kentucky Derby is this Saturday, May 1.

Tonya Meyer says that if you want to celebrate, stop in the Senior Center and pick up a pound of Mint Julep Chocolate Kentucky Bourbon fudge for $18.50.

"We have 20 pounds so don't wait. The Senior Center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

 

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Spring hydrant flushing this week

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 26, 2021 - 9:56am

The village will conduct its spring flushing of Bluffton fire hydrants this week, according to Bryan Lloyd, assistant village administrator.

This may cause low water pressure in neighbors while the draining of hydrants take place. It may also cause discoloration of water.

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Bluffton's pathway – past, present and future

Engaging walking, running and biking in our community - part 1
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 22, 2021 - 4:43pm

First in a series
Bluffton’s pathway project now in its 11th year, has extended running, walking and biking safety and expanded opportunities for those exercises. The Icon provides this series to bring viewers up-to-date on what the pathway has accomplished and what is yet-to-develop. This series also serves as a reminder the project's benefits all residents.

Background
A Master Plan developed in 2009 through joint funding of the Bluffton Lions and the Village of Bluffton produced a guide for future pathway development.

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ODOT in process of switching to LED at certain interchanges

Including I-75 at Napoleon Road and I-75 at 235
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 22, 2021 - 4:22pm

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 will shed new light across the region.

A project to install light-emitting diode (LED) luminaires along designated highways and interchanges will begin today, updating the system and significantly reducing energy use. 

“The changes will provide more effective lighting at a much lower cost to taxpayers,” said District 1 Deputy Director Chris Hughes.

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Elementary book fair is virtual

Here are details on SMART Week and how to view elementary student art
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 21, 2021 - 3:56pm

Bluffton elementary school’s spring book fair is virtual this month. The fair begins on Monday, April 26, and continues through Sunday, May 9.

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Possible snow up to 5 inches tonight

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 20, 2021 - 5:49pm

News alert: Snow expected. Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Localized amounts up to 5 inches are possible. Snow may mix with or transition to all rain at times early this evening.

That’s the announcement this afternoon from the National Weather Service as it issued  a wintery weather advisory in effect until 7 a.m. Wednesday, April 21.

The advisory is for northwestern Ohio, southwestern Michigan and northern Indiana.

Here is the specific description:

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