Beginning Friday, October 20, Citizens National Bank will host a series of free seminars featuring economist Robert J. Morgan.
Local business owners are invited to hear Morgan present his economic forecast for 2024. He will discuss current market conditions and what he expects to see in regards to unemployment, housing and the challenges facing business owners in the upcoming year.
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.
The Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police Law Enforcement Foundation has recognized the Bluffton Police Department as the October 2023 Agency of the Month. Outstanding community policing efforts are highlighted by the agency's “Sharing Ohio’s Best” program, an opportunity to promote positive policing.
The agency’s Community Relations and Engagement committee states, “Chief Burkholder and his team have certainly used creativity and relationships to build upon their community policing strategy. They have successfully incorporated a variety of programs for all age groups in their community…. We applaud Chief Burkholder and his agency for their hard work, but we also commend the entire community for accepting quality police programming as a part of the fabric of where they live, work and play.”
About the Bluffton Police Department Community Relations Program
The Bluffton Police Department is a community-based policing organization that proudly serves the Village of Bluffton. Some of their programs are:
At the Monday, Octobrer 9 meeting of the Bluffton council, the village administration provided the attached 1-page summary of current infrastructure projects and planning for 2024.
Hydrant flushing is underway. If you see discolored water, run an outside tap until water runs clear.
Aqua-Line leak detection found leaks on Luise Circle, Wilhelm Circle, Ethan Circle and Magnolia Lane.
Wednesday-Friday, Oct. 11-13, new asphalt surface, centerlines and edge lines will be installed on SR 103.
Reminder: Trick or Treat night is Thursday, Oct 27 from 6-7:30 p.m. Please turn on your porch light if you are participating.
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.
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.
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.
