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May 1-16 weather observations

Weather observations by Guy Verhoff

Enjoying our recent weather? Here is the first half of May as recorded by Guy Verhoff of Pandora.

O the month of May, the merry month of May,
    So frolic, so gay, and so green, so green, so green!
O, and then did I unto my true love say:
    "Sweet Peg, thou shalt be my summer's queen!

"The Merry Month of May" (partial) by Thomas Dekker, c. 1572–1632

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What NOT to put in Village dumpsters during cleanup week

Village Cleanup: May 24-26

By Liz Gordon-Hancock

Dumpsters arrive at Spring Street brush dump next week for Bluffton residents to use during the annual Village Cleanup from Tuesday, May 24 through Thursday, May 26. The use of these dumpsters is reserved for Village of Bluffton residents only. Village employees may randomly verify that individuals utilizing the dumpsters are residents of the Village.  

The following items should NOT be put in the dumpster:

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Grismore Rd bridge closing between Napoleon and Cool roads

The Allen County Engineer Office has announced that starting Monday, May 16, Grismore Road Bridge between Napoleon and Cool Roads will be closed for approximately 5 weeks for a bridge deck replacement.

There will be no access during closure.

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Weather observations for May 1-9

The Bluffton area was treated to more seasonable weather this past week, as shown by observations from Pandora weather observer Guy Verhoff.

High Temperature - 75 F

Low Temperature - 39 F

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Before you toss it: Local reuse and recycling programs

By Liz Gordon-Hancock

The Village of Bluffton will provide dumpsters for Village Clean-up on May 24-26 at the Spring St. brush dump, when village residents can dispose of items that don't fit in their weekly trash. See guidelines below.

But before you send unwanted items to a landfill, consider these local recycling and reuse programs:

TOWN HALL COLLECTIONS

Residents can drop off the following at Bluffton Town Hall, 154 N. Main St. in the ground floor stairwell:

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UPDATE Pandora boil water advisory lifted

At about 7:30 a.m. on May 7, the Village of Pandora lifted the boil water advisory that began on May 5.

Notifications have been made on Facebook and local radio.

 

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