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BPL celebrates National Library week

Posted by Staff on April 19, 2023 - 7:14am

Join the Bluffton Public Library for a celebration of National Library Week, April 23-29, 2023.  The theme for National Library Week 2023 is "There's More to the Story," illustrating the fact that in addition to the books in library collections, available in a variety of formats, libraries offer so much more.  

Monday, April 24: Hummin’ & Strummin’ at 5:30 p.m. If you haven’t already, now would be a great time to come and enjoy an evening of music.

Tuesday, April 25: Fred Steiner will be presenting 1890’s Bluffton was a Boomtown at 6:00 p.m. in the Richland Room and a Euchre and Chess Demo will be held on the Main Floor at 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 26: Library Scavenger Hunt available all day.  

Thursday, April 27: Tech Night at 6:00 p.m.  Learn about Libby, SEO Libraries App, Northstar, and ask General questions about your smartphones, tablets, and Kindle devices.

Friday, April 28: Crafts will be available in the Library. 

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Bluffton Public Library
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Name selected: Bluffton Ohio Historical Society

Posted by Paula Scott on April 19, 2023 - 5:11am

By Paula Scott

In an online vote that drew 26 opinions, a new group planning to create a Bluffton museum selected the name Bluffton Ohio Historical Society (BOHS). The results were presented and established by vote of those present at an April 12 meeting.

The fledgling group has regular meetings at 7:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month on the third floor of Bluffton Town Hall.

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Historical Bluffton
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Prom season and safe driving

Posted by Staff on April 18, 2023 - 6:54am

Prom is an exciting time for high school students and it should be a night to remember. Make it memorable for all the right reasons–keep the celebrations free of alcohol and drive safe. Area law enforcement will have extra enforcement scheduled for prom weekends.

The Lima/Allen County Safe Community Coalition wants to remind young drivers to be especially cautious during these special celebrations.

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Regional news
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Water bill messages for April 2023

Posted by Staff on April 18, 2023 - 6:50am

Recent water bills from the Village of Bluffton featured the following Community Messages:

Sportsmen's Club Trout Derby
Sunday, May 7 from 2:00-4:30 p.m.

Community Clean Up
Dumpsters will be located at the Spring St. brush dump from Tuesday, May 30-Thursday, June 1. For village residents only.

Farmers Market
Every Saturday May 6-Ocotber 28
8:30-noon

2022 Village Income Tax Returns due April 18, 2023

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

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Regional news
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May 6 Cooking with Rhubarb program at Litzenberg Woods

Posted by Staff on April 18, 2023 - 6:46am

FINDLAY--Sarah Fishel will be sharing recipes and demonstrating how the pioneers would have used the rhubarb that is growing in the McKinnis garden. The guests will get to enjoy tea and rhubarb cake that was baked in the 1847 wood stove after the demonstration. Perhaps you can share your favorite recipe as well while enjoying the cozy fire. Each guest will receive a rhubarb recipe booklet to take with them.  

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Events
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April 2023 BACC recap: What's new, what's returning to Bluffton

Posted by Staff on April 18, 2023 - 6:03am

By Paula Scott

Have you ever served breakfast for 50 at 7:00 a.m. on a Friday morning? It’s all part of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce routine on the second Friday of the month from September-June.

This April, director Jim Enneking got a hand with the member meeting from sponsor Northwest Ohio Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, caterer Greenhorn Restaurant and program provider Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD).

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Business
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