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Preliminary packet for Sept 9 Bluffton Council meeting

Posted by Staff on September 7, 2024 - 6:00am

The Village of Bluffton has issued a preliminary agenda for the Septembre 9 regular meeting of the Bluffton Council.

LEGISLATION

3rd Reading of Resolution No. 19-2024: A resolution adopting an American with Disabilities Act (ADA) transition plan for the Village of Bluffton, Ohio.

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Public Meetings
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Kara Gratz Zink is Ten Thousand Villages' Artist of the Month

Posted by Staff on September 7, 2024 - 6:00am

Ten Thousand Villages of Bluffton has invited Kara Gratz Zink, choir director in Bluffton for 23 years, to be its September Artist of the Month. Her macrame work is for sale in the store and on September 19 from 6:00-7:00 p.m., Kara will be doing a macrame demonstration.

Here’s how Zink started doing macrame:

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Business
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August 22 classified ads snapshot

Posted by Staff on September 6, 2024 - 2:25pm

See our Classifieds page for all ads and ad rates. Here are our newest:

EVENTS Bluffton Trick or Treat is October 31

GARAGE SALE on Putnam Rd - Sept. 6-7

NOTICE Open House for West Central Ohio Regional Transportation

GARAGE SALE Huge 4 family sale - Sept 5-6-7

ANNOUNCEMENT Winning ticket numbers from August Discovery Days

FOR SALE Farm on 59 acres west of Bluffton

GARAGE SALES Check out our Google map!

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Iconoclast View
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Roger "Hawk" Hoffman managed Peerless Ohio Glove plant

Posted by Staff on September 6, 2024 - 10:11am

Roger "Hawk" Hoffman of Tavares, FL. and formerly Bluffton, OH and Eshbach, Pa. died on September 1, 2024. Roger was born on Feb. 1st, 1952 to the late Roger Melvin Hoffman & Dorothy (Fronheiser) Hoffman who are both deceased.

Roger married the love of his life Sandra (Sam) Karhoff on Aug. 17, 1974 who survives.

Survivors include two children, Andrea Mahone of Lima, OH. and Michael (Cari) Hoffman of Nashville, Tenn. 4 grandchildren Milan and Myles Mahone, Monroe and Reese Hoffman.

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Obituaries
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Bluffton Food Pantry items needed for Sept. 2024

Posted by Staff on September 6, 2024 - 7:09am

The Bluffton Community Assistance Program has identified the following needs for September 2024. They ask that donated items be at St. John's no later than Tuesday evening, September 17, in order for workers to sort and shelve donations by Wednesday morning, September 18 for distribution on September 21. Items can also be dropped off at Bluffton Town Hall, 154 N. Main St.

Reminder: No glass items.

Suggestions for Bluffton Food Pantry donations

Paper supplies:  toilet tissue, paper towels, 'kleenex'

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Living in Bluffton
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Bluffton Beyond Tomorrow, part 5: Economy

Posted by Staff on September 6, 2024 - 6:59am

In this series, the Icon presents the Bluffton Beyond Tomorrow comprehensive plan in eight segments, which can be found in full on the Village of Bluffton website HERE. The Bluffton Public Library has two print copies.

Notable characteristics

  • Leading Employers
  • Agriculture
  • Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Healthcare

672 residents both live & work in Bluffton
2,100 Jobs in Bluffton

Local economy and employment
Bluffton’s thriving economy is fueled by agriculture, manufacturing, education and healthcare. Major employers include Bluffton Hospital, Bluffton University, and numerous manufacturers.

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