By Jeff Sprague, president Allen Economic Development Group and board member of BCE
Just last week Governor John Kasich said he wanted to take his State of the State address on the road to “make the work of government more accessible to Ohioans and shine a light on communities across Ohio making contributions to the state’s success.”
"Mugsy Sent Me," a murder mystery dinner theatre hosted by The Centre at Bluffton will be performed by Mr. E Murder Productions in March, according to Brenda Gaines of The Centre. The Centre is located at 601 N. Main St., Bluffton
The performance is at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 23. Doors open at 6 p.m. Hors 'd-oeuvres are served at 6:30 p.m. To purchase tickets contact The Centre at 419-358-8533. No tickets will be sold at the door on the evening of the performance.
Jamie Crawfis, co-director of the Bluffton Community Assistance food pantry, and Gary Bright, CEO of West Ohio Food Bank, are the guest speakers at the noon, Tuesday, March 5, Bluffton Lions Club meeting. The meeting is in the Patio Room of Maple Crest.
Bluffton's town hall originally served several functions that it does not serve today. For example, the town hall was shared between the village and the Richland Township trustees. In addition, the Bluffton post office was housed on the first floor (south side).
The Odd Fellows Lodge hall served the lodge on the third floor. The third floor originally had a dance floor and also served as a location for community programs.
The town hall also had a jail, located on the first floor of the Elm Street side.
Bluffton Lions want to give you a 90-second shopping spree at the Community Market on March 22. All you need to do is purchase a ticket to be part of the raffle to chose the lucky shopper. Tickets are $5 each.
Lions Club members will be at Community Market on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, beginning March 5 to sell tickets until the March 22 drawing.
Proceeds from the Shopping Spree support the Lions newly established scholarship fund. The club is offering two $500 scholarships to 2013 graduating seniors in area schools.
