Evelyn Luginbuhl, 94, died July 10, 2017, at the Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton. Evelyn was born Jan. 25, 1923, in Bucyrus, Ohio, to the late Russell and Lula (Smith) Johnson. On May 26, 1946, she married Darvin Luginbuhl who preceded her in death on April 26, 2013.
Bluffton council intends to demolish a structure at 145 W. Riley St. after passing the first of three readings to that effect on Monday.
The resolution deems the structure to be insecure, unsafe and structurally defective.
According to Stephen Chamberlain, village solicitor, “The owner has had multiple opportunities to cooperate with the village and has not done so.”
He explained that the council intends to have three readings of the resolution. Demolition of the structure could take place as soon as 30 days following the third reading.
From Swords to Plowshares: Our Process of Transformation includes an exhibit of art and poetry in the Sauder Visual Arts Center at Bluffton University. This piece is torch-cut steel created by Madeleine Lord. It is based on a Salt UU speech delivered by Tom Watson, Jr., in 1982. The exhibit is open from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays.
Late evening road will is scheduled for specific areas on State Route 103 and Main Street on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the village.
Beginning at 10 p.m.,Tuesday, July 11, and recurring on Wednesday, July 12, Premier Patching will perform necessary road maintenance along State Route 103, North Main and South Main streets.
The work consists of crack sealing needed areas. The work is scheduled to extend through the night and be completed before 6 a.m. with traffic being maintained throughout this project.
Bluffton council will hold a public hearing in August concerning its sidewalk connectivity project.
The hearing is set for 8:15 p.m. during a regular council meeting in the town hall on Monday, Aug. 14. Residents affected by the proposed projects will receive letters mailed on July 11.
