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Bentley pathway ribbon cut virtually on Sept. 14

27 volunteers will participate Sept. 14-20 in pedestrian-biker count

With the extended Bentley Road pathway construction on schedule, the Bluffton Pedestrian and Bike Pathway board will hold a virtual ribbon cutting at 4 p.m., Monday, Sept. 14, according to Richard Ramseyer, board chair.

Details on how to watch the ribbon cutting will be announced soon. Longtime pathway supporters John and Jenny Pilarowski will cut the ribbon officially opening the pathway. 

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41 degree temperature range experienced in August

August temperature’s experienced a 41-degree range, according to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

The month’s high reading of 92 degrees was on Aug. 25 and 27. The low was 51 degrees on Aug. 5.

Other August weather stats follow:
August 2020 average temperature 72.2 degrees
Normal August average temperature 72.1 degrees

August 2020 rainfall 2.97 inches
Normal August average rainfall 3.28 inches

The daily August weather summary is below:­

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AMA - Ask me anything (about Covid-19)

How do we help kids cope with all of the questions surrounding COVID-19?

This Covid-19 question video series is in cooperation with Ada SAFE 2020. The series is the collective work of experts, community leaders, organizers, parents, and members of the community.

The question is: "How do we help kids cope with all of the questions surrounding COVID-19?"

In the accompanying video. Dr. Ann Johnson, Associate Professor of Psychology at Ohio Northern University, responds.

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So, you think you know Bluffton - answer

So, you think you know Bluffton. You'll find this window and door in the former farmer's elevator building on Cherry Street.

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So, you think you know Bluffton?

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

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Council meetings set for September

The following meetings are set by the Bluffton council in September, according to Kevin Nickel, village fiscal officer.

Personnel Committee – Wednesday, 9/2 at noon via Zoom.
Pathway Committee – Thursday, 9/3 at noon via Zoom.
Utilities Committee – Thursday, 9/3 at 1:30 p.m. in person.
Safety Services Committee – Friday, 9/4 at noon via Zoom.
Ordinance Committee - Monday, 9/14 at 6:00 p.m. in person.
Council Meeting – Monday, 9/14 at 7:00 p.m. in person.

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