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Bluffton community policing efforts recognized with honor from Ohio Chiefs of Police

Posted by Staff on October 11, 2023 - 6:00am

The Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police Law Enforcement Foundation has recognized the Bluffton Police Department as the October 2023 Agency of the Month. Outstanding community policing efforts are highlighted by the agency's “Sharing Ohio’s Best” program, an opportunity to promote positive policing.

The agency’s Community Relations and Engagement committee states, “Chief Burkholder and his team have certainly used creativity and relationships to build upon their community policing strategy. They have successfully incorporated a variety of programs for all age groups in their community…. We applaud Chief Burkholder and his agency for their hard work, but we also commend the entire community for accepting quality police programming as a part of the fabric of where they live, work and play.”

About the Bluffton Police Department Community Relations Program
The Bluffton Police Department is a community-based policing organization that proudly serves the Village of Bluffton. Some of their programs are:

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Police/Fire/EMS
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Here come Bluffton's scarecrows

Posted by Staff on October 11, 2023 - 6:00am

The competition is heating up in the second annual scarecrow decoration contest in downtown Bluffton. From elegant to hilarious, you'll find scarecrows throughout the business district, provided by local businesses and organizations. PHOTOS by Jamie Nygaard.

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Park district photo contest announced

Posted by Staff on October 11, 2023 - 6:00am

Deadline: September 29

Capture local beauty in the 47th annual Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District 2023 Nature Photography Contest. The invitation is open to photographers of all ages.

Contest Categories:

  • Specific Nature Flora (plants)
  • Specific Nature Fauna (animals)
  • Landscape
  • Parks Potpourri
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Regional news
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CNB to host 2024 economic forecast presentations

Posted by Staff on October 11, 2023 - 6:00am

RSVP required

Beginning Friday, October 20, Citizens National Bank will host a series of free seminars featuring economist Robert J. Morgan.

Local business owners are invited to hear Morgan present his economic forecast for 2024. He will discuss current market conditions and what he expects to see in regards to unemployment, housing and the challenges facing business owners in the upcoming year.

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Business
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Eugene Fett worked for Phillips Manufacturing

Posted by Staff on October 11, 2023 - 6:00am

Eugene “Gene” A. Fett, 85, passed away October 9, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. 

Gene was born June 30, 1938 in Beaverdam to Carl and Geneva (Basinger) Fett who preceded him in death. On May 18, 1963 he married Geraldine "Gerry" (Freeman) Fett who survives. 

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Obituaries
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October 9 council meeting legistation, votes

Posted by Paula Scott on October 11, 2023 - 6:00am

Harvest Festival to be hosted by Bluffton High School Volunteer Club on October 28

The council of the Village of Bluffton held a regular meeting (packet) on Monday, October 9 with the following actions taken:

All items before council were passed with unanimous approval, including:

The third reading of Ordinance No. 10-2023, vacating a portion of the Thurman St. and a portion of an abutting alley.

Street closings:

  • Bluffton University Homecomig entertainment (Glow Party) on Vine Street
    October 21, closed from 12 p.m.-12 a.m.
  • Harvest Festival childrens activities on College Ave.
    October 28, activities from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; road closed fro 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Public Meetings
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