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4 council seats, 3 school board seats, 2 township trustee seat on the ballot

This is a major election year in Bluffton.

Four council seats, three school board seats and two township trustee seats will be on the Nov. 2 general election ballot. Winners of those races will have 4-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2022.

So, you think you know Bluffton? You'll find this and two like it at The Centre.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

PHASE 1B TIMELINE

Governor DeWine reemphasized the vaccine distribution timeline for Phase 1B of Ohio's vaccination program, which is set to begin next week with those ages 80 and older.

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Allen County Engineer's Office have completed the initial scope for the repair of the Slabtown Road bridge over U.S. 30, which closed in December due to a bridge strike.

The tentative schedule for the repairs sets construction to begin as early as mid-April and will take approximately 60 days to complete.

So, you think you know Bluffton? Okay, where is this? 

Answer tomorrow.

The ACT test will be given to sophomores at Bluffton High. School on Tuesday, March 2.

Sign-ups is in the BHS guidance office and cost is $46 and checks may be made out to Bluffton Schools.

Payment is due by Jan. 20. All juniors will take the ACT test during school on Feb. 23.  There is no charge for the junior ACT test as is it is a mandated state test.

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