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"Outside the Lines" exhibit showcases Bluffton University art students

The Grace Albrecht Art Gallery at Bluffton University is hosting the Senior Exhibit “Outside The Lines” from March 10-April 4. Artists include: Sage Coker, Basil Gates, Kayleigh Michael, Meredith Myers, Zach Slone, Alyson Warnimont and Gabrielle Woolley.

Bluffton Community Dog Park is dedicated in memory of teacher Katrina Riepenhoff

Section: Living in Bluffton

/ Mar 18, 2025

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

Groundbreaking ceremonies for the Bluffton Community Dog Park on March 14 were a time for smiles, cheers and tears. The creation of a place for dogs to run safely off leash has been highly anticipated by area dog owners. That included Bluffton teacher and heart transplant recipient Katrina Riepenhoff, who passed away after a sudden illness in 2024. Her family has become a key supporter of the dog park.

Many at the well-attended event wore green t-shirts bearing the message “Live like Katrina Riepenhoff” and “Because I knew you, I have been changed for good”--and paw prints. Also in attendance were Baxter and Tilly, Riepenhoff’s two dogs and her parents, Becky and Joe Riepenhoff.

Some half of the guests were Riepenhoff’s students at Bluffton Middle School. READ MORE

Village of Bluffton Income Tax filing information

Section: Living in Bluffton

/ Mar 18, 2025

From the Village of Bluffton, 154 N. Main St., 419-358-2066.

It’s tax time again. Below you will find important information in regards to filing your 2024 Village of Bluffton income tax return.

The Village of Bluffton income tax filing deadline date for tax year 2024 returns will be TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025, for all taxpayers, except fiscal year accounts, business accounts or taxpayers on Federal extensions.

The Village of Bluffton is a MANDATORY income tax filing municipality. This means that any person, age 18 or older or who turned 18 during tax year 2024, and resided within the village either full-time or part-time, is required to file a Bluffton income tax return. This is regardless of how much money was earned or lost, in the case of a business, and even if your employer has fully withheld and paid income tax into the village on your behalf. EVEN IF YOU DO NOT OWE ANY INCOME TAX TO THE VILLAGE OF BLUFFTON, YOU STILL MUST COMPLETE AND FILE A VILLAGE INCOME TAX RETURN FORM. PENALTY AND INTEREST FEES WILL BE APPLIED TO THOSE WHO DO NOT FILE.

Elvet Foulkes served in the U.S. Army

Obituaries

/ March 18, 2025

Elvet Wendell Foulkes, 93 of Columbus Grove, died on the morning of March 15, 2025 at his home. He was born April 11, 1931 in Vaughnsville, Ohio to the late Thomas and Quartense (Thomas) Foulkes.

Awakenings victim outreach program receives grant

Regional news

/ March 18, 2025

LIMA __The Awakenings Victim Outreach Program at Area Agency on Aging 3 was awarded a multi-year grant through the Health Path Foundation of Ohio to support older adults (60+).

Public invited to weigh in on the future of transportation in Ohio

Regional news

/ March 18, 2025

Comment period runs through April 11

Donald M. Unterbrink worked for Ford Motor Co.

Obituaries

/ March 18, 2025

Donald M. Unterbrink, 83, passed away March 16, 2025. Donald was born October 3, 1941 in Leipsic, the only son of the late Amos and Ursula (Gerschutz) Unterbrink. On June 5, 1971, he married Rita Unterbrink who survives.