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Subdued last day of school

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 29, 2020 - 4:16pm

Bluffton's 2019-20 school year concluded on Friday. Instead of the elementary photo gallery of hugs and students cheering in the hallways, it was pretty subdued. A line of vehicles awaited in turn as students dropped off books and supplies and picked up personal items.

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Do you hear a loud cheer?

Et Cetera Shop reopens with limited hours and customer guidelines
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 29, 2020 - 4:00pm

One of Bluffton's favorite Main Street shops – Et Cetera, 327 N. Main St. – has reopened, according to Chrissy Lugibihl, manager.

The store is limiting donations hours through the end of June, to evaluate its inventory. Current donation times are Tuesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

New hours through the end of June:
Mondays 1-5 p.m.
Wednesdays 1-5 p.m.
Fridays 1-5 p.m.

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Regional news
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Evelyn R. “Myrtle” Krofft was active in several Ada organizations

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 29, 2020 - 3:36pm

FROM ADA ICON - Evelyn R. “Myrtle” Krofft, 95, died on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at 1:35 p.m. at Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

She was born on Jan. 23, 1925, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Walter and Ethel (Howe) Wolff.  On May 31, 1947, Evelyn married Robert M. Krofft and he preceded her in death.

Evelyn was the produce manager for the Ada Harris IGA for nine years. She was a homemaker. She attended the St. John’s Lutheran Church of Dola. She was a 1943 graduate of Southwest High School in Detroit, Michigan. 

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Obituaries
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Village announces plan for switching trash and recycle carts

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 29, 2020 - 11:12am

The Village of Bluffton announced its plan in making the switch of new trash and recycle carts from Republic to Reumpke. The details follow: 
• New trash and recycle carts from Rumpke are being delivered next week
 (June 1 to 5)

• All Republic carts must be placed curbside during your normal pick up day of June 1 or June 3

• Only return the new Rumpke carts to your home

• Leave Republic carts at the curb until they are picked up
  (Will be completed by end of the week of June 5)

Thank you for your cooperation
Village of Bluffton

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Regional news
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R COOP open this weekend

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 29, 2020 - 10:51am

R COOP, 2168 Road R, Bluffton, is open Friday and Saturday, May 29-30, according to Jane Shaw, shop operator.

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Business
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Donald Burry served on the Riley Township Volunteer Fire Department for over 20 years

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 28, 2020 - 9:30pm

Donald K. Burry, 77, died May 27, 2020 at his residence.  Don was born April 12, 1943, in Bluffton to the late Arthur and B. Eileen (Fralick) Burry. He married Mary Ann Schaffner on July 20, 1963, and they were divorced.  He later married Lana Mabry on April 18, 1998.

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Obituaries
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