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AT&T Mobility proposes 265-foot communications tower on county line

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 3, 2020 - 10:57am

AT&T Mobility is proposing to build a 265-foot self-supporting communications tower on the northwest side of Allen-Hancock County Line Road just north of the Lincoln Highway.

The announcement was made in a legal notice posted last week on the Bluffton and Ada Icons.

Persons interested in reviewing the application may go to:
www.fcc.gov/asr/applications
Enter this file number: A1166460

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Garage sale season is here

Icon continues to post sales at no charge • Please review our guidelines
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 2, 2020 - 11:08am

It’s garage sale season and the Icons continue to post these sales at no charge.

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Do you hear a loud cheer?

Et Cetera Shop reopens with limited hours and customer guidelines
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 29, 2020 - 4:00pm

One of Bluffton's favorite Main Street shops – Et Cetera, 327 N. Main St. – has reopened, according to Chrissy Lugibihl, manager.

The store is limiting donations hours through the end of June, to evaluate its inventory. Current donation times are Tuesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

New hours through the end of June:
Mondays 1-5 p.m.
Wednesdays 1-5 p.m.
Fridays 1-5 p.m.

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Village announces plan for switching trash and recycle carts

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 29, 2020 - 11:12am

The Village of Bluffton announced its plan in making the switch of new trash and recycle carts from Republic to Reumpke. The details follow: 
• New trash and recycle carts from Rumpke are being delivered next week
 (June 1 to 5)

• All Republic carts must be placed curbside during your normal pick up day of June 1 or June 3

• Only return the new Rumpke carts to your home

• Leave Republic carts at the curb until they are picked up
  (Will be completed by end of the week of June 5)

Thank you for your cooperation
Village of Bluffton

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Here are school plans for 2020-21

Following directions from Ohio Department of Education and Allen County Health Department
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 28, 2020 - 12:40pm

Greg Denecker, Bluffton superintendent, provided the following letter to parents and students concerning plans for next school year. It is also posted on the school website.

We are excited to have students back in the building next fall - distance learning options are also available

First, I want to thank you for your understanding and patience as we moved to an online platform this spring. 

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No swim lessons planned at this time

Anticipated pool opening June 6 weekend
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 28, 2020 - 11:34am

At this time there are no plans for swim lessons to take place at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool, according to Jesse Blackburn, village administrator.

The following includes admission prices and pool hours for when the pool eventually opens – hoping to be the weekend of June 6.

Click here for additional details and guidelines on the pool opening.

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