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2020 Census Data for Bluffton available online

Posted by Paula Scott on September 18, 2021 - 6:00am

2020 U.S. Decennial Census data is now available at Bluffton, Ohio Data Profile.

Information that has been updated includes:

General Demographic Characteristics

Selected Social Characteristics

Selected Economic Characteristics

Selected Housing Characteristics

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United Way of Greater Lima sets goal to increase donations

Posted by Paula Scott on September 17, 2021 - 7:00am

The United Way of Greater Lima kicked off their 2021 annual campaign by asking the community to be “100% All In” for the community. The goal is to raise an additional $100,000 in response to increased community needs. 

The 2020 greater Lima campaign (including Bluffton) secured enough donations to award local non-profits with $1.35 million. United Way of Greater Lima was able to support 38 programs provided by 33 Community Partners, in addition to funding 13 additional special projects and services. The organization distributed $115,165 in COVID relief to local nonprofits.

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Weather Recap, September 6-12

Posted by Paula Scott on September 14, 2021 - 7:00am

September 2021 weather week 2 from Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

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Use count on pathways, September 13-19

Posted by Paula Scott on September 13, 2021 - 8:51am

Your appearance on one of Bluffton pathways will be counted Monday through Sunday September 13-19. This is the tenth annual “use count” of the Bluffton pathways, which takes place in May and September

This week’s pathway count includes 29 local volunteers. Pathway users will see those volunteers parked near various intersections in the village in two-hour shifts counting walkers, bikers, joggers who used the pathway.

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Design and sponsorships underway for disc golf course

Posted by Paula Scott on September 13, 2021 - 7:00am

Two local residents are working with the Bluffton parks and recreation committee to design a disc golf course at the Village Park. Evan Steiner and Grant Mumaugh, friends and disc golf enthusiasts, approached the Village of Bluffton about putting in the course and have since received approval from town council.

Installation of the front nine holes is tentatively scheduled for Fall 2021, with the back nine slated for Spring/Summer 2022. 

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Bluffton Icon viewers cast vote for staying home

Posted by Paula Scott on September 10, 2021 - 6:17pm

With 45 out of 59 votes, most Bluffton Icon viewers (at least those who bother to take polls) preferred to stay home for our most recent holiday weekend.

Have a suggestion for a poll? Drop us a line at [email protected].

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