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United Way continues to service Bluffton agencies

Bluffton, Beaverdam and Richland Township is now part of the United Way of Greater Lima.

Funding of each of the previous Bluffton-Beaverdam-Richland Township United Way programs will continue to be supported in this new effort.

Area residents received a post card this week spelling out the traditional Bluffton organizations with continued support by the United Way reorganization.

Presidential politics in Bluffton have never been quiet

Can you hear the roar? 

It’s the 2020 presidential election boiling to a conclusion in Bluffton. And, the outcome of the election will affect your attitude until the cycle begins again four years from now.

With voting underway and the final presidential debate concluded, here is a look at how Bluffton and Richland Township voters cast presidential ballots since 1908.

Recent public health data has led the Ohio Department of Health to designate Allen County as being in a Red Alert Level 3 as defined by the Ohio Public Health Advisory System. 

Allen County moves into Red after being in Orange Level 2 since Aug. 13.

The information contained in this Public Health Update describes the alert and the safety measures everyone needs to take to slow the spread of COVID-19.

This update also explains what Allen County residents need to know to comply with current orders of the Director of the Ohio Department of Health. 

Q: How can a senior citizen be only 50? A: When it's the Bluffton Senior Citizen Center

An important Bluffton senior citizen celebrates 50 years on Dec. 7 – and wait a minute, how can a senior citizen be only 50?

Answer: It’s the Bluffton Senior Citizen Association.

The December event is a combined Christmas, anniversary and annual meeting party, according to Tonya Meyer, director. It will take place at The Centre at Bluffton and additional details are still being put together.

The event includes a lunch, vote on board members, an annual memorial service and celebration of some of its members reaching 90 years.

8 to 10 acres at Motter Metro Park

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park employees plan a “controlled burn” of a section of Bluffton's Motter Metro Park the later this month.

The date depends upon several conditions including wind, temperature, humidity and condition of the ground.

A park spokesperson told the Icon earlier this week that the burn was planned for Thursday morning, but the rains of yesterday may have changed that.

The area to be burned includes 8 to 10 acres on the west side of the parking area back to the fence row.

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