Roads and sidewalks to be impacted, with permanent improvements completed in warmer weather
Starting January 21, 2025, Enbridge Gas Ohio will begin a gas main and service line improvement project to enhance service for Bluffton residents.
Key Details:
• Replacement of approximately 5,200 feet of gas mainline and service connections.
• Estimated duration is up to 50 workdays.
• Our team will coordinate directly with affected residents to ensure a smooth transition to the new gas lines.
• All authorized employees and contractors will carry photo IDs.
• Due to winter weather, temporary concrete will be installed on sidewalks and driveways, with permanent finishing to follow once conditions improve.
From Enbridge Gas Ohio: "We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve your gas service."
For more information about the project, call 1-800-544-5768.
Bluffton Community Preschool has opened enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year. Families may email [email protected] for a registration form and more information.
Documents needed to complete the registration are:
1. Child's Birth Certificate
2. Parent Driver's License
3. Proof of Residence - Example: a bill with the parent's name on it
4. Hard Copy of Custody Decree - Every parent has to print the form on Final Forms - even if there is not a custody decree situation.
5. Court Judgement Entry if there is a custody issue.
Immunization records are needed but will not prevent the completion of the registration. This can be uploaded later or brought into the office. For more information, call Julie Steiner at 419-358-5901.
The Bluffton Exempted Village School District is currently accepting applications from students interested in attending the school district through open enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year.
Students from any school district in Ohio may apply and enroll in Bluffton Schools tuition free. Students are admitted on a full-time basis only.
Applications are approved annually on a first come, first served basis and approval is subject to grade level enrollment and educational programs.
Anyone interested in a personal tour, a time can be scheduled that is convenient for you and your family including evenings or weekends. Please call the superintendent’s office at 419-358-5901 to schedule a tour or receive an application. In addition, you may obtain an application by visiting the Bluffton Schools website at www.blufftonschools.org/ under the forms link.
The following Bluffton Senior Center travel opportunities were announced in the January 2025 Happenings newsletter.
COACH TRIPS WITH TONYA
HAWAII CRUISE AND LAND TOUR March 6-17, 2025
We will have a pre-trip meeting on January 16 at 2 p.m. Trip includes a seven-night cruise on Pride of America, Norwegian Cruise ship and four nights on land. Visit four islands, Pearl Harbor, the famous North shore and enjoy a Luau Dinner. Brochures are available in the Senior Center. Level 2 trip.
Diane Reichenbach is 2024 Bluffton Senior Center Volunteer of the Year
The January 2025 issue of Happenings, the Bluffton Senior Center newsletter, is a compendium of opportunities for members and the general public. The following excerpts include community meals, schedules for the Winter Farmers Market and annual garage sale, and information on membership.
COMMUNITY MEALS
January 2, Ebenezer Mennonite Church will provide the Community Meal and Bluffton First Methodist Church will be serving on January 16. All meals are served at 6 p.m. and are free and open to the public. A free will offering is taken to help the local food pantry.
DINNER MEETING
On Monday, January 13 at noon, the center will hold a potluck as the monthly dinner meeting. The Senior Center will provide soup. Members will bring a dish to share. The program will feature Janean Shannon, who will share her experiences competing in the heptathlon in the World Masters Athletics Championships and other competitions.
