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Council approves first of three rooster ordinance readings

Posted by Staff on September 25, 2024 - 7:42am

By Paula Pyzik Scott

On September 23 Bluffton Council voted on the first reading of a proposed ordinance to prohibit residents from keeping roosters in the Village.

The six council members were evenly divided on the subject, giving Mayor Richard Johnson the role of tie breaker. He voted yes, to add roosters to the list of banned animals. Another two readings of the ordinance will determine if it is made law.

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Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale, Sept 26-28

Posted by Paula Scott on September 25, 2024 - 6:00am

The Friends of the Bluffton Public Library are holding a Book Sale on September 26-28 in the library’s lower level. Sale proceeds benefit library services, materials and programs. Purchases help the Friends enrich Bluffton and the surrounding community. Schedule: Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m., Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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Village meetings schedule, Sept 25-October 28

Posted by Paula Scott on September 24, 2024 - 10:17am

The following meetings have been scheduled by the Village of Bluffton. Meetings will be at the Bluffton Town Hall unless noted otherwise.

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Public Meetings
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Sept. 23-27 is "see tracks, think train" week

Posted by Paula Scott on September 24, 2024 - 6:00am

This week the State of Ohio is reminding everyone to practice safety around all rail crossings. In 2023, there were 77 train-vehicle collisions at public railroad crossings in Ohio, including 5 fatalities. More information on rail crossing safety is HERE.

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51st Bluffton Craft Show at Bluffton High School, Sept. 28

Posted by Staff on September 24, 2024 - 6:00am

The 51st Bluffton Craft Show is old enough to have seen a few changes: changes in fashion, changes in location and changes in season.

For 2024, the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has aligned the show with the Bluffton Fall Festival on Saturday, September 28. Hours are 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. inside Bluffton High School and on Jackson and Franklin streets.

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Forum explores 125-year history of Bluffton University

Posted by Staff on September 24, 2024 - 6:00am

1:00 a.m. on October 1, Yoder Recital Hall

Samantha Shrider ‘12, advancement associate for grants, institutional research, and alumni and donor relations, will present “The Not-So-Secret History of Bluffton University” on October 1.

Shrider will explore the unexpected Bluffton stories that emerged from a collection of oral history interviews with faculty, staff and alumni.

The Forum is part of celebrations for Bluffton’s 125th anniversary, which will also be recognized during Homecoming and Alumni Weekend Oct. 4-6. 

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Bluffton University
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