Greg Denecker, Bluffton superintendent, provided the following letter to parents and students concerning plans for next school year. It is also posted on the school website.
We are excited to have students back in the building next fall - distance learning options are also available
First, I want to thank you for your understanding and patience as we moved to an online platform this spring.
At this time there are no plans for swim lessons to take place at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool, according to Jesse Blackburn, village administrator.
The following includes admission prices and pool hours for when the pool eventually opens – hoping to be the weekend of June 6.
Click here for additional details and guidelines on the pool opening.
Marcene Jane Pope, 79 of Paragould, Arkansas, died at 8:56 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
She was born on Jan. 5, 1941 in Bluffton, Ohio, to Oscar and Vera (Herr) Zimmerman who preceded her in death. Marcene married Joseph Pope on Sept. 25, 1960 and they later divorced.
Marcene was a homemaker. She was a graduate of Bluffton High School.
Jerome J. Liebrecht, 91, of Lambertville, Michigan, and formerly of Ottoville, Columbus Grove and Lima, died May 10, 2020.
He remained very active throughout retirement, but couldn’t overcome COVID-19. A private celebration was held May 16. A replay is via Facebook at Assembly of Reformed Christians.
Jerry was born in Ottoville on March 27, 1929, to William and Catherine (Knapp) Liebrecht. He attended seminary for three years at the Pontifical College Josephinium in Columbus before graduating from Ottoville High School.
Scarlet Oberly holds her mother, Jessica's hand, as she crosses the rainbow and moves on from this year's St. Mary's Christian Preschool. The celebration was Friday at the church.
Recognizing challenges, Bluffton council agreed to open the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool this summer. Council’s action took place on May 26, including hiring the staff listed below.
The village is aiming for a June 6 weekend opening, with several guidelines, which follow:
