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Village of Bluffton issues $3.64M in permits for first half 2024

Posted by Staff on July 23, 2024 - 6:43am

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Village of Bluffton recently reported to council the Zoning and Building permits issued for the first six months of 2024. A total of 34 projects were issued permits, with 6 in Hancock County and 28 in Allen County. The total esimated cost of construction associated with these permits is $3.64M.

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TedFest 2024 is August 10

Posted by Paula Scott on July 23, 2024 - 6:42am

Pandora's 2024 TedFest will be celebrated on Saturday, August 10 from 2:00-11:50 p.m. at the Pandora Park-Aruthur-Lugibihl Community Center. 

This annual town festival includes Golf Cart Poker Run, kids games, Bingo, chicken
BBQ, free live bands, food vendors, beer garden and fireworks.

Music includes Noisy Neighbors, voted best of Toledo Ohio cover bands, sponsored by First National Bank and UIS Insurance and Investments.

This event open to the public  Event details are at https://pgalcc.weebly.com/tedfest24.html/

TedFest is hosted by the Arthur-Lugibihl Community Center Foundation. The foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 2003 to continue improvements for the gymnasium and community room used by the public for social and sporting events. The ALCC operates on a volunteer basis.

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Listeria outbreak in 12 states

Posted by Paula Scott on July 22, 2024 - 3:53pm

The Allen County Department of Health has shared the following message from the Centers for Disease Control:

LISTERIA OUTBREAK: 
28 people are sick, with 2 deaths, in 12 states. Do not eat meats you get sliced at any deli counter, unless it is reheated to an internal temperature of 165°F or until steaming hot. Investigators are collecting as much information as possible to figure out which deli meats are contaminated. https://bit.ly/4cPl2dO/

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Tickets for My Fair Lady go on sale July 24

Posted by Staff on July 22, 2024 - 6:00am

The Riley Creek Singers have announced that tickets for performances of My Fair Lady at the Pandora-Gilboa School Auditoria will go on sale July 24.

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Stratton Greenhouses spans three generations

Posted by Paula Scott on July 22, 2024 - 6:00am

Above) Top L-R, Ashley Stratton, Charlie Stratton, Dan Stratton, Susie Stratton and Steve Stratton. Below) Steve Stratton watering flowers on Bluffton's Main Street.

By Liz Gordon-Hancock

Stratton Greenhouses celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Owners Steve and Susie Stratton have continually reinvented the business over the years to provide beauty and art in plant form to their customers and surrounding communities. 

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Letter: Bluffton Ride to Remember was a delightful day

Posted by Staff on July 21, 2024 - 9:07am

Above) 2024 rider swag bag and contents worth over $250 including many valuable coupons

Saturday, July 13, 2024 was a delightful day for a bike ride – sunny and warm – with no rain predicted!

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