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Will renovate building and move to North Main Street

The Et Cetera Shop, Inc., which operates the Et Cetera Shop, Book ReViews, and Ten Thousand Villages, today announced the purchase of the Peerless Glove Factory building at 327 N. Main St.,  Bluffton, according to Arman Habegger chair of the Et Cetera Shop board.

“After some extensive renovation, the Et Cetera Shop retail store will move to the new location that will provide it significantly more space for its operation and may allow for expanded retail offerings,” he said.

52  BOOP - The Icon spotted this Hardin County plate on a silver Lincoln MKZ in downtown Bluffton.

Provided by AARP volunteers at Bluffton Senior Citizens Center

AARP volunteers are taking appointments for free income tax assistance this winter at Bluffton Senior Citizens Center, according to Tonya Meyer, center director.

The first day of tax assistance is Thursday, Feb. 1. The assistance will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 12. Assistance takes place at the center, 132 N. Main St., Bluffton, with appointments beginning at 9 a.m. each day.

Jerry Burkholder retires after a life-long relationship with the festival

The 2018 Bluffton Arts & Crafts Festival has an opening for a vendor manager, according to Paula Scott, chamber CEO.

This year's show is Saturday, May 12, in downtown Bluffton.

"The manager will coordinate setup and teardown on the day of the event, direct vendors to their booths, and serve as a chamber contact person.," said Scott. "The manager will also provide feedback for planning 2018 and future festivals."

Covering Spring Street to Bentley Road

The Village of Bluffton is considering a $1.2 million West Elm Street improvement project this year. The price tag is based on a preliminary construction estimate provide by Choice One Engineering.

The project extends from Spring Street to Bentley Road.

Bluffton council aims to have structure in place this year

Bluffton council’s personnel and finance committees hopes to develop a comprehensive pay ordinance for village employees this year.

The two committees discussed options in a joint meeting Jan. 12. Meeting with council members Phill Talavinia, Mitch Kingsley and Dave Steiner were village employees Jack Huber, Jesse Blackburn, Ryan Burkholder and Matt Oglesbee.

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