BPL UPDATES_A program on the Newark Earthworks and historical indigenous architecture will be presented on Wednesday, July 22 @ 6:00 p.m. at the Bluffton Public Library.
The program will be presented by Sarah Hinkelman, Site Superintendent, Newark Earthworks and Flint Ridge. She will talk about historical architecture built by indigenous people over 2000 years ago. The structures are in what is now known as Newark, Ohio.
Among responses from Bluffton Icon readers to the poll "What's your top traffic safety priority?" is a request for improved pedestrian and bike safety on bridges over the creeks on Bentley/Riley St and Spring St. Days later, new striping and a sign reminding all to "Share the Bridge" was in place on Spring St. Stay tuned for poll results at the end of the month.
MEDIA RELEASE__Jeff Richards was hired as the new Bluffton Elementary Principal on Tuesday, July 7.
Richards has taught at Bluffton Elementary for the past 10 years. Prior to coming to Bluffton, he taught in Vanlue Local Schools, Bath Local Schools, and in Louisville, Kentucky.
Richards has taught PreK, Kindergarten, 3rd grade, and 5th grade in his career as a teacher.
In addition to teaching, Mr. Richards has served Bluffton students as the head coach of both football and wrestling at Bluffton High School.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Allen County Sheriff's Office Detective Bureau is continuing its investigation into the June 29 shooting at Meijer. While detectives have identified the individual believed to have discharged the firearm, investigators are still working to identify and locate the remaining individuals involved and are asking for the public's assistance.
