Regional news

Bluffton Child Development Center, 325 County Line Road, Bluffton, has released its fiscal year 2018 Child and Adult Care Food Program income eligibility guildelines for free and reduced price meals.

These prices are effective July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018, according to Francine Donathan, director.

The attached chart lists the information.

Business showcase is Sept. 21

Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce members will hold its first monthly meeting of the 2017-18 season on Friday, Sept. 8, according to Phil Zimmerly, chamber director.

The program will be presented by Harvey Moritz of Mass Mutual Financial and Dave Stratton and Eric Davis of Allen Economic Development Group.

7 a.m. - breakfast served - provided by Luke's Bar and Grill
7:30 a.m. - program - sponsored by Citizens National Bank

RSVP to [email protected]

CASA of Allen and Putnam counties will hold an orientation Tuesday, Sept 12, from 11 a.m.- 1p.m. and 6-8 p.m. for those interested in participating in the fall training class. Refreshments will be provided.

CASA of Allen and Putnam Counties, Ohio, a program of Crime Victim Services, is a volunteer driven organization dedicated to providing a voice or children who have been abused and neglected.  

Bentley Road bridge making progress

When will the Bentley Road overpass be opened again?

Everyone in Bluffton asks that question. Here's some photos to show the stage of the project at the moment.

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Technically there are two bridges on Bentley Road (one over Interstate 75 and one over the railroad). The bridge replacement started in early June and the bridge will be closed until sometime in September. 

Both the southbound entrance and exit ramps at Bentley Road are also closed.

News rules by the Ohio Medical, Dental and Nursing Boards go into effect this week for prescribers using opioids to treat acute pain. The provisions of the new rules are designed to address overprescribing of opioid medications to reduce possible abuse and diversion.

Sept. 5 ribbon cutting and dedication of Lions Way Parkview

Bluffton’s Lions Way bike and pedestrian pathway will grow significantly following a 4 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 5, ribbon cutting and dedication of the Lions Way Parkview Path.

The ribbon cutting, open to the public, takes place at the pathway recognition sign just off Parkview Drive. Persons can enter Parkview from either Main or Jackson streets.

The Parkview path is a significant piece in the entire pathway project, according to Richard Ramseyer, president of the bike and pedestrian pathway board.

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