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Several affordable homes are available in Motter Metro Park, Bluffton this fall. Each has as scenic view and each is ready to move in. This photo is part of an empty bird nest and preying mantis egg photo feature on www.blufftonforever.com.

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In November, the Bluffton Lions Foundation announced the extension of the Lions Way Bike and Pedestrian pathway on County Line Rd. from the intersection of College Ave.-Bern Rd. to Jefferson Street-State Route 103. The new 1/3 mile segment will be constructed in 2022.

Pathway construction will follow an AEP pole replacement project scheduled in advance of June 1, 2022.  Site engineering, including rights-of-way and power pole relocations with AEP have been completed, at no cost to the pathway project. Detailed engineering projections put the cost at $150,000.

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Communities in Northwest Ohio are receiving more than $41.6 million in low-interest rate and principal forgiveness funding from Ohio EPA to improve wastewater and drinking water infrastructure and make other water quality improvements.

Ottawa, which supplies water to Bluffton, is receiving $8.27 million to improve the city’s drinking water treatment plant building’s interior and exterior, including measures to help address the potential impact of harmful algal blooms on the water system. This loan includes $3.78 million in principal forgiveness, which does not have to be repaid.

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AAA predicts that nearly 2.2 million Ohioans will be traveling between Wednesday, Nov. 24 and Sunday Nov. 28, a large increase compared to 2020. Nearly 90% of these travelers are driving to their destinations.

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The Bluffton Senior Citizen Center, 132 N. Main, has organized three travel opportunities for seniors in June, August and September 2022. The trips will be led by the center's director, Tonya Meyer. Here are her descriptions of the highlights and costs.

June 13 -18 Vintage Illinois

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Cory Rawson High School released the following honor roll for the first quarter of the 2021-2022 school year.

Hornet Hall of Fame - All A Honor Roll

SEVENTH GRADE:  Macie Augustine, Molly Spaeth, Kaedyn Witteman

EIGHTH GRADE:  Hailey Sparks, Hank Walters

FRESHMEN:   Hannah Fornof, Madison Krieger, Hunter Niese, Preston Stumpp, Tyler Tinman, Mackenzi Welch, Keira Witteman

SOPHOMORES:   Blake Downing, Carson Skulina, Grant Welte

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