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Park district photo contest announced

Posted by Staff on October 11, 2023 - 6:00am

Deadline: September 29

Capture local beauty in the 47th annual Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District 2023 Nature Photography Contest. The invitation is open to photographers of all ages.

Contest Categories:

  • Specific Nature Flora (plants)
  • Specific Nature Fauna (animals)
  • Landscape
  • Parks Potpourri
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Eugene Fett worked for Phillips Manufacturing

Posted by Staff on October 11, 2023 - 6:00am

Eugene “Gene” A. Fett, 85, passed away October 9, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. 

Gene was born June 30, 1938 in Beaverdam to Carl and Geneva (Basinger) Fett who preceded him in death. On May 18, 1963 he married Geraldine "Gerry" (Freeman) Fett who survives. 

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Obituaries
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Parking restrictions on Main St. due to paving, October 11-13

Posted by Staff on October 10, 2023 - 3:26pm

No parking on Main St between Bentley Rd and Jefferson St.
Wednesday, October 11-Friday, October 13

From the Office of The Village Administrator
There will be no parking on Main Street from Bentley Rd to Jefferson St beginning Wednesday October 11th through Friday October 13th. This restriction is in place to allow the paving of Main St to be completed. Please use side streets and the lots in the rear of the business district for parking during these times. If you have questions, please contact Administrator Blackburn. Instructions:

Move vehicles to private residences, side streets, or municipal lots behind business district.

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Garage Sale at Ebenezer Mennonite, October 12

Posted by Staff on October 10, 2023 - 11:09am

A one-day Garage Sale will be held at Ebenezer Mennonite on Thursday, October 12 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

All donations benefit the youth mission trip. There will be lots of antiques, decorations, etc.

The sale is located n the schoolhouse across from the church at 8905 Columbus Grove Road.

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Bluffton Ohio Historical Society (BOHS) meets Oct. 11

Posted by Staff on October 10, 2023 - 8:44am

Friends of Bluffton history are invited to join the Bluffton Ohio Historical Society at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening, October 11 for its monthly meeting.  As usual, the meeting will take place on the third floor of Bluffton Town Hall, 154 N. Main St.

There will be brief committee reports and updates, and a discussion of a possible donated item. The group will continue to discuss the list of possible display artifacts. 

An antique automobile video produced in the Dayton area will be shown to conclude the evening's meeting.

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September 2023 Bluffton Police report

Posted by Paula Scott on October 10, 2023 - 8:39am

The September 2023 report of calls for service to the Bluffton Police Department was presented to the Bluffton mayor and council at the Octoberr 9 regular council meeting by Chief Ryan Burkholder.

SEPTEMBER 2023

Police Calls for Service - 549

Police Chief Calls for Service - 133

Traffic Stops - 32

Citations - 3

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