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Jefferson Street Phase II project bid awarded

Lower bidder from Monroeville award project at $813,882
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 10, 2021 - 4:42pm

On Monday, Bluffton council awarded a contract for its Jefferson Street Phase II project, following a second bidding of the project.

The Monday council packet is attached at the bottom of this story -

Council awarded a contract to Underground Utilities, Inc., of Monroeville, the low bidder at $813,882.50. Legislation passed by emergency so that the project can stay on schedule. 

Phase II was originally scheduled for 2020 but was put off one year due to state funding issues related to covid-19.

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What is depression?

It is a mental illness that affects how you think, feel, and behave
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 10, 2021 - 3:27pm

By Amelia Alexander
I have previously mentioned that I am a member of AMHA (Ada Mental Health Alliance).

This club aims to create a positive culture within our school that supports the wellbeing of students. We aim to prevent suicide by supporting people that live with mental illness.

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Columnists
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First National's Valentine tree

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 10, 2021 - 2:49pm

Don't toss out your Christmas tree. For example, this holiday tree in the First National Bank lobby, has a second life as a Valentine's Day tree. And, according to the staff, life will continue in March with a St. Patrick's Day tree theme.

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Feb. 16 Chocolate Walk benefits Bluffton nonprofits

Limited tickets on sale in 10 downtown shops
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 10, 2021 - 2:37pm

Bluffton’s second annual downtown Chocolate Walk will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16. Nine Bluffton merchants are selling tickets in advance and providing wrapped, individually portioned chocolate treats.

Tickets are $10 each and a maximum of 200 tickets will be sold. The full ticket price will be donated to the Bluffton Community Assistance Program and Bluffton nonprofits supported by the United Way of Greater Lima.

For the health and safety of all, masks are required and guests are reminded to always follow store capacity guidance.

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Events
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Pirate boys edged by Elida in squeaker

Next up for BHS another WBL-foe Kenton
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 10, 2021 - 2:19pm

By Cort Reynolds
ELIDA - Homestanding Elida outscored Bluffton by six points in the second half to pull out a close 64-60 victory in non-conference boys basketball action Tuesday night. 

The Pirates trailed 15-12 after the first period, but Bluffton rallied to grab a 31-29 edge at intermission as Carson Soper scored eight second-period points. 

Elida inched in front 47-46 after three periods of play. The Bulldogs then canned 10 of 15 fourth period foul shots to win the quarter 17-14 and hold on for the four-point victory.

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Waterford Hotel Group to manage ONU’s The Inn

Connecticut-based company manages 36 hotels in 9 states
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 10, 2021 - 2:13pm

Ohio Northern University has announced that hospitality corporation Waterford Hotel Group is now handling management of The Inn at Ohio Northern University, 401 W. College Ave. The transition took place on Jan. 18.

Waterford Hotel Group, a Connecticut-based industry leader for more than 30 years, manages 36 hotels in nine states, such as a Westin in Columbus and a Comfort Inn in Piqua and on college campuses such as Amherst College, Williams College and Gettysburg College.

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