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Curbside service debuts at public library June 1

Library doors will be locked; patrons will be unable to enter the building
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 28, 2020 - 2:36pm

Starting Monday, June 1, patrons of Bluffton Public Library may begin dropping off checked out library materials and scheduling pickups of available library materials, according to Jessica Hermiller, library director.

Dropping off materials
All library material drop-offs may be done at the library's 24-hour outdoor book drop only. The library doors will be locked and patrons will be unable to enter the building.

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Bluffton Public Library
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Here are school plans for 2020-21

Following directions from Ohio Department of Education and Allen County Health Department
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 28, 2020 - 12:40pm

Greg Denecker, Bluffton superintendent, provided the following letter to parents and students concerning plans for next school year. It is also posted on the school website.

We are excited to have students back in the building next fall - distance learning options are also available

First, I want to thank you for your understanding and patience as we moved to an online platform this spring. 

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Regional news
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No swim lessons planned at this time

Anticipated pool opening June 6 weekend
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 28, 2020 - 11:34am

At this time there are no plans for swim lessons to take place at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool, according to Jesse Blackburn, village administrator.

The following includes admission prices and pool hours for when the pool eventually opens – hoping to be the weekend of June 6.

Click here for additional details and guidelines on the pool opening.

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Regional news
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Marcene Zimmerman Pope was a Bluffton High School graduate

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 28, 2020 - 11:16am

Marcene Jane Pope, 79 of Paragould, Arkansas, died at 8:56 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.

She was born on Jan. 5, 1941 in Bluffton, Ohio, to Oscar and Vera (Herr) Zimmerman who preceded her in death. Marcene married Joseph Pope on Sept. 25, 1960 and they later divorced. 

Marcene was a homemaker.  She was a graduate of Bluffton High School.

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Obituaries
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Jerry Liebrecht was a retired foster care licensing supervisor

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 27, 2020 - 4:44pm

Jerome J. Liebrecht, 91, of Lambertville, Michigan, and formerly of Ottoville, Columbus Grove and Lima, died May 10, 2020. 

He remained very active throughout retirement, but couldn’t overcome COVID-19.  A private celebration was held May 16. A replay is via Facebook at Assembly of Reformed Christians. 

Jerry was born in Ottoville on March 27, 1929, to William and Catherine (Knapp) Liebrecht. He attended seminary for three years at the Pontifical College Josephinium in Columbus before graduating from Ottoville High School. 

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I'm moving on to next year

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 27, 2020 - 2:32pm

Scarlet Oberly holds her mother, Jessica's hand, as she crosses the rainbow and moves on from this year's St. Mary's Christian Preschool. The celebration was Friday at the church.

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