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BCE live stream discussion on July 30

Three local businesses will join the BCE for a live stream discussion, "Make It Your Business: Setting Up a Side Hustle." The live stream is set for Thursday, July 30, according to Paula Scott of Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs.

The event is co-hosted by the Bluffton Public Library as part of its summer reading program. To register, email [email protected].

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Free earrings with purchase of $25 at Boutique 415

Boutique 415, located at 415 N. Main St., Bluffton has a July 6-11 special, which offers customers free earings with a minimum purchase of $25 says Joan Frederick, owner.

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Jeffrey Bugner 1957-2020

Jeffrey W. "Jeff" Bugner, 62 of Rawson, died July 4, 2020, at Bluffton Hospital. Jeff was born Sept. 11, 1957, in Fostoria, to Martin Bugner and Gail (Baker) McKelvey, who preceded him in death.

On December 17, 1988, he married Cathlene "Cathy" (Settlemire) Bugner, who survives him in Rawson. Jeff attended Findlay High School and was a self-employed jack of all trades. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion and Moose Lodge #199. Jeff enjoyed bowling, racing, fishing and sports, especially the Ohio State Buckeyes, Detroit Tigers and the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Pool at the max

As temperatures rise so does attendance at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool. Here's a view of what the pool looks like at its new 100 maximum swimmers.

Governor announces public health safety advisory alert system

Allen County now at Level 2 - increased exposure and spread

 Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Thursday a new Ohio Public Health Advisory Alert System that will help make clear the dangers of COVID-19 in Ohio counties.

As COVID-19 cases in the state rise, DeWine said the color-coded system is built on data to assess the spread of the virus and inform and empower individuals, businesses and local government in their response.

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Northbound entrance ramps will close Monday

Continued road work on Interstate 75

Interstate 75 road work will impact several Bluffton and Beaverdam north and southbound off ramps in the next few weeks. The ramp closing schedule follows: 

NEW IMPACT
• Bentley Road entrance ramp to I-75 southbound will close July 6 for five days.
• Bentley Road exit ramp from I-75 northbound will close July 6 for five days.
• SR 696 exit ramp from I-75 southbound will close July 6 for 14 days.

UPCOMING IMPACT
• SR 696 entrance ramp to I-75 southbound will close July 12 for 14 days.

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