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Village council meetings scheduled soon

Posted by LizGH on June 27, 2019 - 1:56pm

Several committee meetings are on the Bluffton council schedule for the next two weeks. Those follow:

Utility Committee - Thursday, June 27, at 4 p.m.
Street Committee - Thursday, June 27, at 5:30 p.m.
Personnel Committee - Wednesday, July 3, at noon
Council Meeting - Monday, July 8,  at 7 p.m.

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Student and professor collaborate

Involving research through a National Science Foundation grant
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 26, 2019 - 3:31pm

Ryan Oostland, a Bluffton University senior mathematics major and computer science minor from Goshen, Ind., is spending the summer collaborating with Dr. Stephen Harnish, professor of mathematics, on a research project through the XSEDE EMPOWER Program.

The program’s acronym stands for Extreme Science and Engineering Discovery Environment and is supported by the National Science Foundation.

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Bluffton University
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Our new postmaster

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 26, 2019 - 3:21pm

Jared Caprella, officer in charge of the Bluffton post office since February, became postmaster in June 22. Click here for a story about Caprella.

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Meet Bluffton's new postmaster

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 26, 2019 - 3:17pm

Jared Caprella of Lima, is Bluffton's new postmaster. His position officially started on June 22, however, he has been officer in charge (OIC) here since February.

Caprella, a 2007 Bath High School graduate, started his postal career as a carrier in Boulder, Colo., in 2012. The next year he transferred to Lima as a carrier. In 2014 he became a management supervisor.

The new postmaster is a 2011 Ohio State University graduate with a degree in health science management and a minor in business.

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Business
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Seniors hear about technology in the police force July 8

Bluffton police chief guest speaker at senior citizen July dinner meeting
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 26, 2019 - 1:49pm

Ryan Burkholder, Bluffton police chief, will discuss technology in the police force during the Monday, July 8, Bluffton Senior Citizens Association 6 p.m. dinner.

The dinner is $8 and reservation are due by Wednesday, July 3. Luke’s Bar and Grill will cater the dinner.

Several members celebrate their 90th birthday in July and they will received a life membership in the association at the meeting. Those persons are Coleen Hight, Ida Dunlap, Bernard Baumgartner, RosaLee Greenway and Martha Unruh.

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Free VIP showing of "Toy Story 4" Saturday at Shannon Theatre

Details on obtaining a free ticket is in this story
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 26, 2019 - 1:19pm

A free VIP showing of Disney’s “Toy Story 4” takes place Saturday, June 29, at  10 a.m. at the Shannon Theatre.

The showing is sponsored by Magical Moments Vacations, Findlay.

“Are you an educator, first responder, firefighter, in law enforcement, a military family or work in health care? We wish to say ‘thank you’ for our local heroes,” said Jen Kistler of Magical Moments.

“The only requirement to see this free showing is to obtain a validated registration to ensure everyone has a seat,” she said.

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Events
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