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The Ohio Department of Transportation is proposing to repair concrete pavements along ramp sections at the Interstate 75 interchange with state Route 696 and at the state Route 696 interchange with U.S. 30 in Allen County near the Village of Beaverdam.

Some concrete pavement repair work will take place along state Route 696 near the Interstate 75 interchange with state Route 696. Weekend closures of these ramps are expected and vehicle traffic will be detoured during closures. State Route 696 will remain open to traffic as the repairs to concrete pavement are being completed.

marks the 500th anniversary of the start of the Protestant Reformation

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Full Sound Chamber Group will perform in concert at 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 29, at the English Lutheran Church, 111 Grove St., Bluffton, according to Rev. Kevin Mohr, pastor.

The concert marks the 500th anniversary of the start of the Protestant Reformation in 1517.

The Full Sound Chamber Group consists of five brothers forming a string quintet of two violins, a viola, cello, and double-bass, performing in the central Ohio area.

Portion of proceeds benefit Bluffton Food Pantry

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First United Methodist Church, Bluffton, will host an election day lunch and dinner Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the church, 116 Church Street.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Bluffton Food Pantry. Carry out is available for both meals

Lunch:
Served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost:  All items priced individually
Menu:  homemade soups ($2), sandwiches ($2.50), salads ($1), desserts ($1.50), beverages (50 cents)      

Concert in Yoder Recital Hall

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Bluffton University will host a concert featuring its Jazz Ensemble and Gospel Choir at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, in Yoder Recital Hall. The performance is free and open to the public; a free-will offering will be taken during intermission for music scholarships.
 
The Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Andrew Liebermann, will play several jazz numbers that are arranged for various configurations including big band. A couple of the pieces “Oh, Didn’t He Ramble” and “Crescendo Date” were edited by Jeffrey Sultanof and Rob DuBoff.
 

Even the bees and butterflies think Bluffton’s floral displays are a flower lover’s fantasy

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• Your vibrant Main Street, quiet tree lined neighborhoods, and the presence of Bluffton University offer many opportunities and an enviable quality of life for residents.

• It’s the kind of community that tempts visitors to take a serious look at real estate listings.

•The village feels safe and welcoming.

• Connectivity is a high priority in the village.

These are among the comments made about Bluffton by Leslie Pittenger and Linda Cromer, judges from America in Bloom who visited Bluffton in July.

The community dresses up for Halloween

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LOTS OF HALLOWEEN
PHOTOS BELOW -
We aren't certain about the free broom rides, but Bluffton did dress up for Halloween last night.

Someone with first-hand knowledge once said that there’s nothing on Earth so beautiful as the final haul on Halloween night. We agree.

The Icon watched the parade of characters at the Bluffton Public Library.

Below, we share over 50 characters who stopped into the library - all ages, all characters and all ready to candy.

 

 

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