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Public library board meets April 27

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 14, 2021 - 1:48pm

The Bluffton Public Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27, via video conferencing.  To request an invitation for the meeting, please contact Jessica Hermiller, Director, at [email protected].  

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Bluffton Public Library
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Red Cross responds to Arlington house fire

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 14, 2021 - 1:40pm

The American Red Cross of North Central Ohio responded to an early morning fire in Arlington on Wednesday, according to Todd James.

The Red Cross provided assistance for the immediate needs, such as temporary lodging, food and clothing for one adult living in the home.

Persons interested in providing assistance may contact James at [email protected]

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Regional news
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Take an early-1950s walk up Main Street

Thanks to this photo by Paul Diller and a list of businesses by Richard Jordan
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 14, 2021 - 12:23pm

Compare the 1950-era photo with one taken today at the bottom of this story - 

Unlike many small towns, Bluffton's Main Street outlived the malls, survived an interstate bypass and today is home of over 40 small businesses located between the town hall and the public library.

Almost seven decades ago Paul Diller photographed this iconic Main Street scene. When this photo was taken Main Street was also U.S. 25, known as the Dixie Highway. (There existed no interstate highway bypassing town.)

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Historical Bluffton
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So, you think you know Bluffton?

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 14, 2021 - 8:37am

So, you think you know Bluffton? Okay, where is this? Answer tomorrow.

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Regional news
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Bluffton slowly reopens

Returning this summer: Trout Derby, Festival of Wheels and Memorial Day event
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 13, 2021 - 5:05pm

Bluffton appears to be seeing the light of day following a 12-month-plus period of covid-related cancellations.

The following events received special permits by the Bluffton council on Monday, and ,please note that several specific details are being worked out on each of these:

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Public Meetings
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Bluffton netters fall to Cougars

Luke Shadle posts lone Pirate win
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 13, 2021 - 4:09pm

By Cort Reynolds
VAN WERT - The visiting Bluffton boys tennis team lost 4-1 at Van Wert Monday evening. Luke Shadle posted the lone Pirate win at second singles. Bluffton dropped to 2-2 with the defeat, while VW improved to 2-2 after the win. Bluffton plays at Bryan April 17.

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Sports
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