The new bridge over Riley Creek on Jefferson Street changes daily. Here's its appearance on Aug. 6. Additional photos in this series go back to early June.
Several rehearsal photos at the bottom of this story -
It’s a retro year – meaning music from the ‘80s – for the Bluffton High School flag corps, which began practicing this week for the upcoming performance season.
The young group includes five juniors, three sophomores and two freshmen. This year’s corps director is Jackie Bourassa. Captains are Elizabeth Bourassa and Bella Angel.
ODOT is investigating the feasibility of installing an eastbound right turn lane from U.S. 30 onto Thayer Road as well as other alternatives to make the intersection safer.
Signage enhancements at the Thayer Road and U.S. 30 intersection northeast of Lima in Allen County will be made this week to provide additional information to motorists.
Ethan Smith, son of Joe and Liz Smith of Bluffton, was chosen to represent Allen County at the Ohio State Fair this year with his project: Focus on photography.
Ethan is a member of the Beaverdam Bunch. This is his first year in 4-H. He will be a 4th grade student at Bluffton this fall.