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Center still open for customers • Fudge and fruitcake still available

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Bluffton Senior Center has cancels all activities for December except for the community meal, according to Tonya Meyer, director. The announcement was made Friday morning.

"The governor has asked everyone who can to stay home and stay safe through the holidays," she said.

"We at the Bluffton Senior Center care about our members so we have canceled all activities through the end of the year with the exception of the community meal drive-thru on Thursday, Dec. 17.

$700,000, 6-passenger, 2,500-gallon vehicle replaces a 1990 Mack

FROM ADA ICON - There’s a new truck coming to Ada next week. You’ll probably hear it as it comes into town.

Just ask Jay Epley, Ada-Liberty Township fire chief, about it. He says it’s a unique vehicle.

Thanks to the passage of a 1-mill fire levy on the November 2018 local ballot,  the local department will be able to retire its 1990 Big Mack Attack pumper.

Watch the new Blaze video attached to this story

Bluffton residents have crafted new ways to keep Blaze of Lights traditions rolling while observing current public health guidelines.

Chamber volunteers created a video of the Nov. 28 Blaze ceremony, which can be viewed on Facebook and YouTube, or by clicking here.

Elizabeth Kelly, board chair: "This process is in the beginning stages and is expected to take months if not longer"

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO) is exploring affiliations or partnerships with another long-term care organization with similar values and mission, according to Elizabeth Kelly, MHCO board chair.

The background on this decision is spelled out in the following news release from MHCO:

In January of 2019 the Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio board and leaders engaged in strategic planning for the future.

So, you think you know Bluffton? You've opened this door often. The answer is below and it is a door inside the Bluffton post office.

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