Village focuses on internet security and reliability
Amber Troutwine of Perry proTECH gave a presentation during the Finance Committee meeting, July 15, detailing the current internet network in use by the Village. Some wireless connections are either currently not working or very slow and lack cyber security. It was proposed to update these connections with reliable internet and improve security. The plan was quoted at $8,603.83. The Finance Committee agreed to continue with the proposal. Initial taps and connections for a virtual private network (VPN) are scheduled for installation by Spectrum on or before Friday, July 30.
Additional grant-funded bike racks from the partnership between the Bluffton Pathway Board and the Creating Healthy Communities Program through Allen County Public Health will be delivered this week. The Public Works Departments will install the racks in the near future at the following locations:
- Family Dollar
- Citizens National Bank parking lot
- Twisted Whisk
- Et Cetera Shop
The gas line replacement program is coming to a close. New main lines have been installed. The connections to homes and businesses will be completed by mid-August and restoration of disturbed areas will begin around this time.
The following committee meetings were announced on Monday, to take place in the town hall:
- Streets, Alleys, Lights & Sidewalk Committee - Wednesday, August 4 at 5:30 p.m.
- Committee of the Whole - Monday, August 9 at 6:30 p.m.
- Council Meeting - Monday, August 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Stories Posted This Week
Sunday, August 31, 2025
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Friday, August 29, 2025
- Community Dog Park officially opens as memorial to Katrina Riepenhoff
- Obituary for Ian Christopher Shriner
- 2025 Blaze of Lights theme is "Home for the Holidays"
- Pirate volleyball win vs. Defiance Ayersville
- Highway Patrol focused on removing impaired drivers from the road
- Beaverdam Bunch 4-H results at 2025 Allen County Fair
- Porchfest brings live music to Bluffton neighborhoods
Thursday, August 28, 2025
- Pirate girls golf close 2nd at tri; Bauman 1st
- Pirate boys golf 2nd in NWC quad-match
- Pirate girls tennis loss at Wapak
- "You Made It" Forum welcomes Class of 2029
- 2nd annual Bluffton Porchfest celebrates live music
- Learn to play bridge at the Senior Center
- Blanchard Valley Health System enhances “Find-a-Doc”
- Taste of Bluffton serves as mixer for students and residents
- Heart to Heart: New Blood Pressure Guidelines