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Bluffton PD launches Facebook page

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 29, 2020 - 3:05pm

The Bluffton Police Department launched a Facebook this week. 
CLICK HERE or go to Bluffton Ohio Police to visit it.

Ryan Burkholder, police chief, said it is for informational purposes only. For more details about the page, read the attachment below, which is a letter from the police chief.

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Looks like Bluffton residents are filling out their census forms

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 29, 2020 - 2:42pm

As of April 26, the self-response rate (the percent of households that mailed back their form, completed the U.S. Census online, or over the phone)  for Allen County was 59.8%.  Of that 59.8%, most households (48.8%) responded online. 

Response rates are updated weekly. The report for Allen County, and incorporated cities, villages, and townships is shown above.

Since March 12, 53.4% of households (an estimated 79 million households) across the country have responded.  

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Rumpke trash and recycling begins May 4

New carrier has three-year contract with village
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 29, 2020 - 1:25pm

Village of Bluffton will begin a new trash and recycling contract with Rumpke Waste & Recycling effective Monday, May 4.

OPEN THE ATTACHMENT AT THE
BOTTOM OF THIS STORY FOR MORE DETAILS 

The village underwent a bid process this winter and Rumpke was the lowest bid. With the new carrier, residents will continue to receive weekly trash and recycling services.

In a news release, Rumpke stated: The village and Rumpke share the same goal of providing a quality and cost-effective service to the residents of Bluffton.

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Bluffton Farmers Market opens Saturday

New safety guidelines in effect
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 29, 2020 - 1:13pm

The Bluffton Farmers Market will open on Saturday, May 2, with new safety guidelines. Vendors, customers and market management will work together to limit the potential transmission of the coronavirus. Some 12-14 vendors are expected on opening day.

"The Bluffton Farmers Market will be different in 2020. We will have the same great products and vendors, but we all need to modify our behavior to protect ourselves and each other from the risk of serious illness," explains Paula Scott, CEO of the chamber. "We have many new safety guidelines."

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Here's the Bluffton council committee meeting schedule

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 29, 2020 - 10:51am

The following Bluffton council meetings and committee meetings are set, according to Kevin Nickel, village fiscal officer.

 All meetings will be held using Zoom video conferencing. Those interested in attending should contact Jesse Blackburn at [email protected] to request an invitation. 

Ordinance Committee – Wednesday, 4/29 at 5 p.m.
Utilities Committee – Thursday, 4/30 at 3p.m.
Personnel Committee – Friday, 5/1 at noon
Council Meeting – Monday, 5/11 at 7 p.m.

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Hey, elementary students, draw a picture of your teacher!

For Teacher Appreciation Week; two winners and their teachers will win pizzas
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 27, 2020 - 1:56pm

Bluffton PTO and the Icon will celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week May 4 to 8.

To celebrate, the two organizations invite Bluffton elementary students to tell Icon viewers about your awesome teacher.

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