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Here are 2019 council committee assignments

Jerry Cupples was re-elected president of Bluffton council for 2019 at the Jan. 14 reorganizational meeting of council.

Mayor Richard Johnson announced that council committees would remain unchanged from 2018. Those committees follow:

Over 600 sophomores in Apollo Career Center’s 11-member district will visit Apollo during 411Blast, Friday, Jan. 25. Bluffton students will visit Apollo during the morning session.

This day is designed to expose students to possibilities and paths that are available for their career and/or college success. Students choose two programs of interest and then spend one-half day visiting those labs, meeting the instructors and participating in fun, interactive demos and activities. 

Bluffton police issued potential flood warning on Wednesday at 8:45 p.m.

The warning, posted on Nixle states: Riley Creek is out of its banks near College Avenue. Those who live in flood prone areas in the village should monitor the water levels and take precautionary measures as needed.

“We are fortunate to receive tremendous monetary donations from our community each year,” said Ed Yeager. “Our donors are individuals, groups, organizations and special fund-raisers throughout the community.”

Bluffton Community Assistance Program’s board of directors approved a 2019 budget totaling $25,600 at its Jan. 21 annual meeting, according to Ed Yeager, board president.

Income is anticipated at $20,000 from public donations. Other income is from the program’s bank account.

“We are fortunate to receive tremendous monetary donations from our community each year,” said Yeager. “Our donors are individuals, groups, organizations and special fund-raisers throughout the community.”

Bluffton Community Assistance Program assists persons in the Bluffton school district.

Interstate 75 northbound between Bentley Road and state Route 103 (Jefferson Street) in the Village of Bluffton will be restricted to one lane through the work zone on Thursday, Jan. 24, for the repair of cable rail barrier. Work is being performed by the ODOT roadway services department.

Arts and crafts registration now open

Three new members have joined the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce board, according to Paul Scott, chamber CEO.

They are Marlena Ballinger of The Dough Hook, Lauren Beasley of Citizens National Bank, and Stacy Stumbaugh of First National Bank of Pandora. The chamber's new treasurer is Ryan Brauen of Wessler Engineering.

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