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Letter: Friends of the Library 2023 membership drive

Posted by Staff on February 9, 2023 - 6:00am

Friends of the Bluffton Public Library 
145 South Main Street 
Bluffton, Ohio 45817

Dear Friends and Prospective Members, 

It's time again to think about supporting the Friends of Bluffton Library by renewing your membership. The Friends now have over 40 members, and we look forward to continued growth. 

The Friends of Bluffton Public Library is a service organization--our main goal is raising money for library programs that can no longer be funded by the library board due to cuts in state funding. This past year the Friends have provided money for library programs, needs, and projects. These programs include early literacy and youth programs, adult programs, outreach and continuing staff development. 

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Bluffton Public Library
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Sandra J.  Garmatter worked for the Bluffton school district

Posted by Staff on February 8, 2023 - 12:00pm

Sandra J.  Garmatter, 83, passed away February 7, 2023 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Bluffton. Sandy was born July 17, 1939 in Bowling Green to the late Loren and Margaret (McGuire) Bassitt. On October 31, 1959 she married Leland Garmatter who preceded her in death on August 21, 2015. 

Sandy was a graduate of Beaverdam High School. She retired from Bluffton Schools where she was a secretary.  Sandy was a member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ, Bluffton.  She enjoyed playing cards and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  

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Obituaries
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Bluffton students to share cross-cultural experiences

Posted by Staff on February 8, 2023 - 6:24am

Bluffton University students who recently participated in semester-long cross-cultural experiences will speak during Forum at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14, in Yoder Recital Hall. The presentation is free and open to the public.

Students will share about their semesters in Greece, Guatemala and Washington, D.C.

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Bluffton University
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February 10 meeting of Bluffton Area Chamber

Posted by Staff on February 8, 2023 - 6:23am

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly breakfast meeting on on Friday, February 10. Greenhorn will be providing breafast and Ohio Means Jobs Allen County is the Breakfast Sponsor.

Breakfast will be served at 7:00 a.m. and the program begins at 7:30 a.m. The meeting takes place on the third floor of the Bluffton Town Hall.

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Events
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June pharmacy camp for high school juniors and seniors

Posted by Staff on February 8, 2023 - 6:21am

The Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy is hosting a Pharmacy Camp from June 11-16, 2023. This camp is open to high school students who will be entering their Junior or Senior year.

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Business
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ODOT Safe Routes to Schools Program accepting applications

Posted by Staff on February 8, 2023 - 6:14am

COLUMBUS--The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has an opportunity for Ohio school districts or their partners to apply for funding to develop and implement projects that enable and encourage children to safely walk or bike to school.

ODOT’s Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program is funded at $5 million annually, a one million dollar increase from last year. It provides funding for infrastructure improvements such as pedestrian and bicycle crossing improvements, new or improved sidewalks, and bike racks.  It also helps fund non-infrastructure activities such as walk to school days, bike rodeos, public awareness campaigns, and educational programs.

“Ensuring that Ohio children get to school safely by walking and biking is just as important as ensuring safe travels in a school bus or car,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “The additional funding provided to this program will allow more communities and schools to make routes between home and school safe, convenient, and accessible.”

Eligible applicants include local governments, school districts, health districts, park districts, or key non-profit partners involved in advancing safe routes to school in your community. Please note, infrastructure projects can only be awarded to a city, village, county or township.

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Regional news
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