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ODOT in process of switching to LED at certain interchanges

Including I-75 at Napoleon Road and I-75 at 235
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 22, 2021 - 4:22pm

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 will shed new light across the region.

A project to install light-emitting diode (LED) luminaires along designated highways and interchanges will begin today, updating the system and significantly reducing energy use. 

“The changes will provide more effective lighting at a much lower cost to taxpayers,” said District 1 Deputy Director Chris Hughes.

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Signup underway for BFR summer kids' camp

Weekday camps from June 1 to Aug. 27 • Pre-school camps on Friday AM
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 22, 2021 - 3:46pm

Outer space, racing, trip around the world, shark week and STEM week are all part of Bluffton Family Recreation’s summer camp open to youths ages 5 to 12.

And a pre-camp, held on Fridays is available for youth 3 to 6, from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Registration for summer is now underway. Youth may participate the entire summer or may pick and choose weeks, depending upon the number of campers signed up each week.

The camp begins Tuesday, June 1, and continues weekdays through Aug. 27, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director. No camp takes place on  July 4th.

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Village of McGuffey cleanup launches town's 125th anniversary celebration

Over 40 students and residents cleaned railroad bed picking up everything including the kitchen sink
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 22, 2021 - 3:03pm

FROM ADA ICON - Residents of McGuffey and students at Upper Scioto Valley High School High School kick started the clean-up of their village Friday by working from 9 to 4 cleaning up trash along the railroad bed that runs through McGuffey.

Thanks to football coach Dustin Price and other school faculty over 40 students showed up to help according to village council member Richard Spradlin.

Spradlin shared how they worked hard all day and filled the biggest dumpster that was available.

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Craft/flower plate open house Saturday

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 22, 2021 - 1:37pm

Connie Niese will have  a craft/flower plate open house this weekend.

"There  are lots of beautiful plates for sale," she said. "Add a little bling to your garden, or they make wonderful Mother's Day gifts."

The open house is Saturday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  

The sale is at 5450 Hillville Road, Columbus Grove. The sale will be located in the garage.  

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Events
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Crop insurance

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 22, 2021 - 1:26pm

The snowfall of earlier in the week and the very low spring temperatures have forced many area gardeners to cover trees, flowers, shurbs and some early gardening ventures. Here's how Doug and Paula Luginbill, 224 W. College Ave., addressed the situation.

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OHSAA to expand football playoffs and adjust regional format

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 22, 2021 - 12:17pm

Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of Directors approved the 2021 football tournament regulations Thursday during its April Board meeting that included proposals from the OHSAA staff to increase the number of playoff qualifiers and change the format of the regional playoffs.

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