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Bluffton school offices are now open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays in anticipation of the new school year. Here is some information posted on the school website concerning back-to-school details.

Monday, Aug. 31 - first day of school

Elementary

CLICK HERE to view the elementary class supply list.
Friday, Aug. 28 - Meet the teacher, 2 to 3 p.m.
Watch the Icon for more elementary details coming soon

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Bluffton’s second-ever National Night Out in one word: “Wow!”

And, all of the events of the evening were donated by community business, industry and individuals.

CHECK OUT OUR 30 PHOTOS OF THE EVENT BELOW.

The Bluffton Police Department in conjunction with the Pandora Police Department with assistance from Bluffton, Beaverdam and Pandora fire and EMS departments threw a party at the Bluffton Communtiy Swimming Pool on Aug. 4.

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The following City of Findlay railroad crossing closures will effect local firms, workforce and trucking companies in August.

See map below for detour.

CSX Railroad Crossing Closures:
• Hancock County Road 99 railroad crossing will be closed for three weeks until August 24 for repairs. The crossing is located south of the Whirlpool plant between Hancock County 220/North Main Street and Distribution Drive
• Hancock County Road 215 and 216 are expected to reopen very soon

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Where's the best place to watch tonight's fireworks? 
A PRINTER-FRIENDLY MAP IS AN ATTACHMENT AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

There's plenty of room in:

• the Bluffton swimming pool grass area,
• on the east side of BFR and
• on the east side of the Buckeye.

• Spring Street will be blocked off at Riley Street.
• No parking is permitted on Snider Road.

Fireworks takes place at 9:30 p.m. and will last for approximately 20 minutes. For a printout of the fireworks map click here.

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S.B. 243 enacted a one-time sales tax holiday to occur only in 2015. The holiday starts on Friday, Aug. 7, and ends on Sunday, Aug. 9.

During the holiday, the following items are exempt from sales and use tax:
•An item of clothing priced at $75 or less
•An item of school supplies priced at $20 or less; and
•An item of school instructional material priced at $20 or less.

Items used in a trade or business are not exempt under the sales tax holiday.

What items of clothing qualify?

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• Nashville Crush Trio performs from 8-9:30 p.m.
• Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Bluffton's second National Night Out is from 6 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool, according to Matt Oglesbee of the Bluffton police department.

The department, in conjunction with the Pandora Police Department are in charge of the event and the Bluffton, Beaverdam and Pandora fire and EMS departments will participate.

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