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Statewide Firefighting Foam Takeback Program

Posted by Staff on March 20, 2024 - 6:44pm

New technology will be used to destroy PFAS "forever" chemicals

On March 18, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine launched a first-of-its-kind initiative to destroy hazardous per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting foam. Bluffton Fire Department chief Jon Kinn confirms that foam of this kind will be turned in to the program.

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Allen Co. participating in statewide tornado drill 9:50 a.m. on March 20

Posted by Staff on March 20, 2024 - 7:20am

Allen County will be participating in the Statewide Tornado Warning Drill on Wednesday, March 20 at 9:50 a.m.

The agendy suggests, "This is a great time to check your emergency supply kit and practice your tornado and fire drills."

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Unofficial election results show voters approve BEVS tax levy renewal

Posted by Staff on March 20, 2024 - 6:33am

In unofficial primary election results for March 19, 2024, the Allen County Board of elections reports that the Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) for the Bluffton Exempted Village School District passed with 929 votes for the tax levy (75.10%) and 308 votes against the tax levy (24.9%).

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Living in Bluffton
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Myers to share eclipse Forum

Posted by Staff on March 20, 2024 - 6:16am

Dr. Luke Myers, Bluffton University associate professor of physics, will share “From Light into Darkness… and Back into Light,” at 11:00 a.m. on April 2 in Bluffton Yoder Recital Hall.

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Bluffton University
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Bluffton University awards Knowlton Scholarship to Bellbrook senior

Posted by Staff on March 20, 2024 - 6:13am

Reagen O’Brien, an incoming student at Bluffton University, has been awarded the Austin E. Knowlton Memorial Scholarship, valued at more than $16,000 over four years.

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Bluffton University
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PHOTO From page to stage: Pride and Prejudice

Posted by Paula Scott on March 20, 2024 - 6:00am

This weekend, Bluffton University presents a stage adaptation of the classic novel---and basis for many film and television productions--Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. The curtain rises at 7:30 p.m. on March 21-23 and 2:30 p.m. on March 24 in College Hall’s Ramseyer Auditorium. Pictured here, Mrs. Bennet pushes Lizzy to introduce herself to the rich Mr. Darcy at Bingley’s ball. More about the play is HERE. For tickets, visit www.bluffton.edu/tickets/ 

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