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Daws to discuss drug detection during University colloquium

Posted by Staff on March 18, 2024 - 8:10am

Dr. Charles Daws, professor of Chemistry at Bluffton University, will present the Colloquium, “Testing for Drugs in Gummies and Saliva. Forensic Chemistry at BGSU,” at 4 p.m. on Friday, March 22, in Centennial Hall’s Stutzman Lecture Hall. 

This event is free and open to the public.

During his Colloquium presentation, Daws will discuss projects he worked on during a sabbatical experience at Bowling Green State University to measure the quantity of drugs present instead of just whether they are present. The goal is to help law enforcement monitor drivers who are under the influence of drugs (DUID) and monitor the content of CBD and THC in gummies. 

Daws will also talk briefly about the Forensic Chemistry program at BGSU and the BCI State Crime Laboratory.

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PHOTO Finding your polling place

Posted by Paula Scott on March 18, 2024 - 7:37am

Tuesday, March 19 is Election Day. The polls are open from 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. There are three polling places for the Bluffton Area: Village of Bluffton Precincts A, B and C vote at 601 N. Main (Bluffton Community, formerly The Centre); Richland Twp. Precincts A and B vote at Emmanuel United Church, 8375 N. Phillips; and the Orange Twp. Precinct votes at the Jenera Community Park Building, 18800 OH-698.

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Schumacher Homestead will open for pre-eclipse weekend

Posted by Staff on March 18, 2024 - 6:00am

Looking for something to do on the Saturday or Sunday before the upcoming solar eclipse? Step back in time on April 6 and 7 at the Schumacher Homestead at 8350 Bixel Road, Pandora, Ohio. 

The 1843 restored Swiss Homestead will be open for self guided tours including the farmhouse, garden, workshop and barn.  Activities for children will include games and toys, candle making, and corn husk dolls. 

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Governor declares State of Emergency in 11 Ohio counties

Posted by Staff on March 17, 2024 - 1:44pm

Activates Ohio National Guard

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued a proclamation on March 17, declaring a state of emergency across 11 counties impacted by last week's severe weather. 

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Gary Wetherill selected as 2023 Citizen of the Year

Posted by Staff on March 17, 2024 - 8:14am

Tickets are now on sale for the April 11 Citizen of the Year banquet; see below for details.

The Bluffton Lions Club is pleased to announce that the 2023 Citizen of the year is Gary Wetherill. Wetherill’s commitment and personal sharing of his many skills, support and expertise have indeed impacted Bluffton in many ways.

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Village income tax reminder for 2023 returns

Posted by Staff on March 17, 2024 - 8:06am

It’s income tax filing time again. Below you will find important information about filing your 2023 Village of Bluffton Income Tax return. 

Village of Bluffton Income Tax Information
Filing Deadline Date for 2023 Income Tax Returns: MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2024

WHO MUST FILE A RETURN?
The Village of Bluffton requires mandatory income tax filing by all full and part-year residents, age 18 or over, regardless of the amount of income they earned or lost in the case of a business. Even if your employer has fully withheld and paid in income tax to the Village of Bluffton or another municipality on your behalf, you are still required to file a Bluffton Income Tax return with the village annually. Any person or business located outside of Bluffton but performing services inside the village must also file a return. Anyone who receives income from rental properties, farm income, partnerships, self-employed business ventures, etc., must file an annual return regardless of any tax owed, even if there was a loss for the year.

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