State Representative Bob Cupp (R-Lima) and State Senator Matt Huffman (R-Lima) have announced the introduction of the state's Capital Budget, which invests $2.62 billion statewide, including $500,000 in funding for projects specific to Allen County.
The legislature generally approves a capital budget every two years with the goal of funding needed improvements to public services and facilities across the state, including schools, roads and bridges, waterways and parks.
Bluffton water and sewer customers are asking questions about their February utility bills received in the mail this week.
Here’s the answer:
According to the village, the bill received this week cover approximately Jan. 16 to Feb. 15. It represents the actual reading of individual meters during that period.
The previous month’s bill, covering approximately Dec. 13 to Jan. 16 was an “estimate.” The reason for estimating that bill was due to heavy snow on the ground, which kept meter readers from obtaining proper meter readings.
The following impacts to traffic related to the reconstruction and widening of Interstate 75 through Findlay and Hancock County are scheduled to occur:
• Interstate 75 southbound will be reduced to one lane in the southbound direction from County Road 99 to State Route 12, Findlay, on Wednesday, Feb. 28, and Thursday, March 1, for demolition of a bridge over an abandoned railroad.
The lane restriction will begin at approximately 9 p.m. each of those nights and conclude at approximately 7 a.m. the following day.
All Findlay exits will remain open during this time.
The cash basis financial report of the Village of Bluffton, for the year ended Dec. 31, 2017, has been submitted to the Auditor of State and is available for public inspection by appointment with Laura Ewing, village fiscal officer. Her office is in the Bluffton town hall and her phone number is 419-358-2066.
Lauren Canaday has accepted the post of Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce arts and crafts festival vendor manager, according to Paula Scott, chamber CEO. She replaces Jerry Burkholder, who is retiring this year.
This year's show is the day before Mother's Day, Saturday, May 12 (Mother's Day is May 13).
The chamber is extending invitations to crafters to have a booth in this year's show.
