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each year at the Bluffton elementary Christmas concert - this year is no exception

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Music lovers arrive one hour earlier to get the best seat.

The gymnasium is packed.

Then, in come the performers. Every Bluffton Kindergartener, first grader, second grader, third grader, fourth grader and fifth grader.

It’s the largest mass choir to perform in Bluffton in the past 12 months (since last year’s concert).

Alice Basinger, raises her director’s hands... and immediately the Spirit of Christmas descends upon all attending.

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Pandora weather observer Guy Verhoff reports that the weekend snowfall totaled 4.3 inches. Of that .6 fell on Saturday and 3.7 inches fell on Sunday.

A December weather summary from Dec. 1 to 16 is attached.

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The American Red Cross North Central Ohio Chapter is aiding an Arlington family after responding to a fire on North Main Street in the village on Wednesday night.

The Red Cross provided assistance for immediate needs such as temporary lodging, food and clothing to those affected.

“We’re deeply saddened for those who were impacted by this fire,” said Todd James, Executive Director, North Central Ohio Chapter. “As we continue to help them, we urge everyone to take steps to minimize the risk of a fire occurring in their home.”

 

Implementation of any recommendation is the village's responsiblity

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Crosswalk safety at Main and College.

Nearly 20 interested Bluffton residents and village officials met in the town hall with three Ohio Department of Transportation representatives on Dec. 12. The meeting lasted nearly 90 minutes.

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ODOT representatives included Kirk Slusher, District 1 deputy director, Matt Rosebrock, District 1 planning and engineering, and Rod Maas, District 1 planning and engineering.

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Spotted on a Hancock County car driving south on Main Street in Ada. This driver is a parachutist.

Raymond and Liz Harner recognized on Dec. 8

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The Allen County Bike and Pedestrian Task Force recognized Bluffton business CG Pro Bikes as Business of the Year because of their enthusiastic work towards the mission of making Allen County more bike and pedestrian friendly.

The announcement was made during the Dec. 8 Allen County Bike and Pedestrian Task Force volunteer recognition meeting at The Met, in downtown Lima. 

Monica Harnish of the Allen County Public Health Department, listed several reasons for naming the Bluffton bike shop as Business of the Year.

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