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Here are a few upcoming programs at Bluffton Public Library!

Posted by Bluffton Public... on October 10, 2019 - 4:55pm

These are just a few of our upcoming programs this October. All of them require registration, both to help the library know how many to set up for and to ensure we have the minimum number required to ensure that our program presenters will be able to hold the program. 

Check out the Bluffton Public Library website under EVENTS for more info. To register, you may stop by or call the library at 419-358-5016 during library hours.

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Bluffton Public Library
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"Twas the night before Christmas"

This year's Blaze of Lights theme
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 10, 2019 - 4:18pm

"Twas the night before Christmas" is the theme of the 2019 Bluffton Blaze of Lights, according to Paula Scott, CEO of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce.

The theme will be carried by downtown store decorations and by floats in this year's Blaze parade. The Blaze takes place Saturday, Nov. 30.

The parade line up is at 4 p.m. on Snider Road near the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool. Junior Weihrauch, Arlington, is the parade director. The deadline for applications accepted for the parade is Saturday, Nov. 16.

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Regional news
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ODOT proposing two projects for 2020 in Beaverdam and Lafayette

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 10, 2019 - 4:09pm

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1, in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) seeks public comments regarding two proposed projects in the Icon viewership area.

Beaverdam sidewalks  – ODOT, in partnership with the village of Beaverdam, is proposing to construct ADA compliant sidewalks and curb ramps within the village of Beaverdam.

Sidewalks will be installed in various locations along East Main Street, West Street, East Pearl Street, Mill Street, Prospect Street, and Lima Street.

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Regional news
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Colleen Hight was a past president of Bluffton Athletic Boosters

Performed with her family's bluegrass band for 15 years
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 10, 2019 - 3:58pm

Colleen Rae Hight, 90, died Oct. 10, 2019, in Pandora. Colleen was born July 4, 1929, in Bluffton, Ohio, to the late Walter and Bessie (Emans) Goodman who preceded her in death. On Oct. 7, 1951, she married George Hight who preceded her in death on Nov. 11, 2006.

Colleen graduated from Bluffton High School. She was a homemaker and Avon representative. Colleen was a previous president of the Bluffton Athletic Boosters and the Big Rock Gun Club. She enjoyed bowling, camping and cooking.  Colleen also enjoyed playing music and singing in her family's bluegrass band for 15 years.

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Obituaries
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Mary Boyer funeral service Nov. 3

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 10, 2019 - 3:50pm

Mary Magdalene Boyer, 95, of Bluffton died Oct. 9, 2019, at the Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton.  A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 3, at the First Mennonite Church, Bluffton. 

Visitation and a luncheon will take place immediately following the service.  Arrangements are incomplete at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

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Obituaries
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Future fire fighters

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 10, 2019 - 1:22pm

CLICK HERE FOR A VIDEO - It's Fire Prevention Week. In Bluffton that means that the 1920-era Studebaker fire truck, number 1, parades around town. Here's Heidi Steiner's Kindergarten class taking their turn on the big red truck. (Jamie Nygaard photos)

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