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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.

Engaging walking, running and biking in our community - part 1

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.

Including I-75 at Napoleon Road and I-75 at 235

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.

Here are details on SMART Week and how to view elementary student art

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

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.

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So, you think you know Bluffton? Okay, where is this? Answer tomorrow.

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