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Down by the old mill stream...it's close to Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 29, 2019 - 3:39pm

Popular music history was made in nearby Findlay a little over 100 years ago when hometown boy Tell Taylor found inspiration in the Blanchard River and wrote the song, "Down By the Old Mill Stream."  Taylor, who wrote more than 200 songs and a number of Broadway musical comedies, is remembered and honored in Findlay's Riverside Park. His story is etched in numerous rocks at the north end of the park and tell a fascinating story about the man and his rise to international musical success. Taylor died while on the way to Hollywood where a film was being made about his most popular song.

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Jed Marquart's witness to history

As an 11-year-old he visited Cape Kennedy and saw Apollo 11 before it flew to the moon
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 29, 2019 - 3:36pm

On July 20, 1969, Wapakoneta native Neil Armstrong walked on the moon after riding Apollo 11 all the way into history. So when a young Bluffton resident named Jed Marquart toured NASA’s Cape Kennedy mere days before the most famous space launch of all time, it’s easy to see why it made a lasting impact.

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People
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License plate fees will increase $10 in the village this fall

Village could save $1,639 per year through AEP incentives
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 29, 2019 - 2:47pm

Bluffton drivers will start paying an additional $10 per license plate for each plate renewal starting this fall.

Bluffton council passed the first of three readings of legislation to create a levy on annual license taxes. Two separate ordinances of $5 each are passing through council.

Brought to council by its streets, alleys, lights and sidewalks committee, the taxes collected will be used for maintaining, constructing and improvement roadways and bridges in the village.

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Public Meetings
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Interstate 75 paving work between Beaverdam and Lima starts this week

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 29, 2019 - 1:28pm

The following highway construction is scheduled to occur within Allen County this week. Work is dependent upon weather conditions, and unless otherwise noted, it will take place during daytime hours.

INTERSTATE 75 THROUGH ALLEN COUNTY
Interstate 75 between the Stewart Road overpass and Napoleon Road, between the city of Lima and the village of Beaverdam, will be restricted to one lane in both directions for a pavement resurfacing project.

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Regional news
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Special meeting to discuss personnel Wednesday

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 29, 2019 - 1:20pm

Bluffton council will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m., Wedneday, July 31, in the town hall. The meeting is called to discuss personnel.

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Regional news
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1925 Bluffton College football team

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 29, 2019 - 11:18am

The 1925 Bluffton College football team had a four-game season, but check the schedule: Ohio Northern University, Findlay, Bowling Green and Defiance.

 

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Historical Bluffton
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