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ODOT seeks input on proposed projects

Posted by Staff on March 4, 2023 - 6:00am

Comments accepted through March 18

LIMA–The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1, in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Executive Order 11988, is seeking public comments regarding the following proposed projects in the Icon readership area:

HANCOCK COUNTY
State Route 103 bridge maintenance (PID: 105152) - ODOT is proposing to replace the surface of the bridge that carries State Route 103 over Buck Run on the eastern edge of the village of Arlington. The bridge is located approximately one half mile east of the U.S. Route 68 and State Route 103 intersection in the village.

Construction activities will result in temporary roadway closures. Vehicular through traffic will be detoured temporarily. Access for local traffic to all properties will be maintained throughout construction.

Construction is scheduled to occur in the summer of 2025.

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Regional news
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Summary of February 27 Village of Bluffton Council Meeting

Posted by Staff on March 4, 2023 - 6:00am

Trash and recycling contract approved, employee wage increase, new leaf picker upper, gas aggregation on May ballot-public meeting scheduled

By Andy Chapell-Dick 

After opening the February 27 regular meeting of the Bluffton council, Mayor Johnson called first for a report from the Utilities Committee, because a pair of guests from the Rumpe company were on hand seeking renewal of the contract for residential trash and recycling collection. Village Administrator Jesse Blackburn said the committee had a few options, including opening the contract for bids.  

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Public Meetings
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Flood precautions alert by Bluffton Police Dept.

Posted by Staff on March 3, 2023 - 9:42pm

9:40 p.m. on March 3

BLUFFTON PD: Those residents in flood prone areas should take their normal precautions. There is a potential for flooding.

www.nixle.us/EASHZ

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Police/Fire/EMS
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Beaver softball kicks off 2023 in Florida

Posted by Staff on March 3, 2023 - 2:12pm

Find more Beaver softball news at https://blufftonbeavers.com/sports/sball/index

The Bluffton University softball team more than doubled its win total from 2021 to 2022 and second-year head coach Paige Jansen is ready to push the victory column even higher in 2023. Bluffton battled umpire shortages and rainy weather but still managed to play eight of its 10 contests at 'The Spring Games' before downing regional-power Calvin on the opening weekend back in Ohio.

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Bluffton University
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Beavers baseball season opener, 8-0 loss

Posted by Staff on March 3, 2023 - 2:08pm

By Ethan Stearns
For more Bluffton University sports coverage, visit www./blufftonbeavers.com/

DELAWARE--The Bluffton University baseball team dropped its first game of the season, 8-0, as the Beavers traveled to Ohio Wesleyan University on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Bluffton stands 0-1 while the Battling Bishops open up at 1-0.

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Bluffton University
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Scholarships offered to Bluffton High School seniors

Posted by Staff on March 3, 2023 - 2:02pm

The S.H.A.N.N.O.N. (Sharing Hopes And Nourishing Needs Of Neighbors) Service Club of Bluffton is again offering up to 2 $1000 “Service to Humanity” Scholarships to graduating seniors at Bluffton High School. 

Seniors may pick up the scholarship application form in the high school guidance office. Applications must be returned to the guidance office by March 31.

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