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Bluffton Public Works Week proclamation, May 21, 2023

Posted by Staff on May 23, 2023 - 8:15am

A PROCLAMATION FROM BLUFFTON MAYOR RICHARD JOHNSON:

WHEREAS, public works services provided in our community are an integral part of our citizen's everyday lives; and

WHEREAS, the support of an understanding and informed public is vital to the efficient operation of public works systems and programs including water, sever, streets, public buildings, solid waste collection, landfill, wastewater disposal, code enforcement and engineering to provide these essential services to our citizens; and

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Many routes lead to the Bluffton Icon

Posted by Paula Scott on May 23, 2023 - 7:56am

Not all Bluffton Icon guests come in the front door to our website homepage. Many start on Facebook--currently 5.4K like our page---while others follow us on Instagram and Twitter. Currently 535 individuals subscribe to daily Icon updates by email (sign up HERE).

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May 29 Memorial Day parade and ceremonies in Bluffton

Posted by Staff on May 23, 2023 - 7:22am

A tradition dating back to 1868 continues to bring veterans and families together across the nation and in Bluffton. The tradition, originally called Decoration Day and now known as Memorial Day, is decorating the graves of America’s war dead.

In Bluffton, the members of American Legion Post #382 understand the bond and tradition: “We invite citizens of Bluffton and surrounding communities to join us in remembering those who died for our Freedom.”

A Memorial Day Parade will start from the Bluffton Town Hall. All who wish to participate, should be at the Town Hall, 154 N. Main St., by 9:15 a.m.

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Events
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May 22 Agenda for Bluffton Council

Posted by Paula Scott on May 22, 2023 - 4:24pm

The Village of Bluffton will hold a Regular Council Meet at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 22 on the third floor of Town Hall, 154 N. Main.

Items on the agenda in the attached 24-page packet include reports from the following committees:

Streets, Alleys, Lights & Sidewalks, Utilities, Parks & Recreation

LEGISLATION

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Public Meetings
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Bluffton Child Development Center graduation, May 18

Posted by Staff on May 22, 2023 - 6:43am

Matt Oglesbee for 10 years on Board of Directors

On May 18, Pre-K students at Bluffton Child Development Center were celebrated in graduation ceremonies at First United Methodist Church of Bluffton.

Those graduating were

Maxwell Lawrence Brinkman, Laiza Camille Burgos, Isabelle Taylor Dixon, Louis Pal Hager, Dakota Jacqueline Hay, Henry Arden Horn, Traxton Lee Jones, Zuriel Abraham McLaurin, James Edwin Riley, Shae Lawren Schimmoeller, Ella Marie Schroeder, Trey Michael Slaughterbeck, and Jaxon Richard Swisher.

The event also honoroed Matt Matt Oglesbee, who is retiring from the Board of Directors, for 10 years of service.

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Triplett Foundation 2023 awards

Posted by Staff on May 22, 2023 - 6:31am

Three separate grants make up The R.L. and Etta L. Triplett Foundation’s 2023 grant distribution, which totals $4,775, according to Tomm Triplett, foundation board president.

This year’s distribution includes $2,000 for a scholarship given to Amber Gladwell, $1,265 to Bluffton Family YMCA for soccer nets and balls and $1,510 to the Bluffton Child Development Center for a toddler sandbox and a cover for a second sandbox.

Amber Gladwell, a 2023 Bluffton High School graduate, will enroll at Bluffton University this fall intending to major in education as an intervention specialist. She is the daughter of Paul Gladwell, 7215 N Cool Road, Columbus Grove. 

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