OWDA MEDIA RELEASE__The Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) awarded $10.9 million through low interest loans to Ohio communities to improve wastewater and drinking water infrastructure and make water quality improvements for Ohioans.
The Village of Arlington in Hancock County is receiving $702,450.00 at 4.27% for 20 years for the construction of a 150,000 gallon water tower to replace a water tower that has exceeded its useful life. The funding comes from OWDA’s Fresh Water Loan Fund Program.
The next monthly meeting of the Bluffton Ohio Historical Society will be Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the 1899 Depot at Buckeye Park.
Agenda items include Show and Tell, Part 2 scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 15; forming a fundraising committee; poposed bronze plaque for the Basinger building showing two bullet holes from 1934 Dillinger robbery at Citizens National Bank.
Cornelius “Neil” C. Kehler, 93, passed away October 2, 2025 at the Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton, Ohio. His life’s journey began on August 19, 1932, in Gull Lake, Saskatchewan. He was the fifth of eight children born to the late Cornelius and Margareta (Epp) Kehler. After graduating from Phillip Sheffield High School in Abbotsford, British Columbia, his journey led him into voluntary service with the Mennonite Central Committee where he served at the German Orphan Home in Washington, DC. During his time with MCC he met the love of his life, Eileen Myers.
FROM BSC NEWSLETTER__The Bluffton Senior Center will hold its Annual Christmas Garage Sale on Friday, October 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, November 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Senior Center member volunteers will set up on Thursday, October 30 at 1 p.m. and clean up on November 1 at 1 p.m., as well as help during the sale itself. Let Tonya know if you can help.
OCT 7 MEDIA RELEASE__Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) is launching online scheduling at its primary care offices. This new feature allows patients to book appointments directly through the organization’s website.
With online scheduling, patients can now view real-time availability and reserve appointments for routine check-ups, follow-ups, and other primary care needs with just a few clicks. This enhancement reduces phone wait times and improves access to care.
