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Sidewalk connectivity projects begin week of June 18

Bluffton council will hear updates from the village administrator on several projects underway this month during the Monday council session.

According to Jesse Blackburn, village administrator, E. Lee Construction will perform exterior masonry maintenance to the town hall. The work includes cleaning the building, tuck-pointing, brick replacement, stone repair, sealants and caulk joint replacement, window cleaning and adding one coat of water repellent to the building.

And along came sea urchines, sea stars, a hedgehog and lots more

Photos and story by
Lauren Canaday

The Toledo Zoo came to the Bluffton Public Library on Monday.

Youth attending the program met sea urchins, crabs, sea stars, a hedgehog, a Silkie Chicken rooster, and a Virgin Islands tree boa snake.

"The Bluffton community definitely loves to learn about animals, and it showed yesterday because we had over 150 attendees."

Officers requested K9 assistance on a traffic stop in the area of Interstate 75 near Bentley Road. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed a large amount of paraphernalia and marijuana.

Here's the Bluffton police department docket for May.

May 3
University officials reported a criminal trespass to police.

May 5
Officers arrested Andrea L. Gossard, 25, Ottawa, for driving under suspension following a traffic stop in 500 block of North Main Street for an equipment violation. The case is pending in Lima Municipal Court.

An Ottawa resident was issued a citation for possession of marijuana during a traffic stop. The case is pending in Lima Municipal Court.

Bluffton, home of the pirates, is also home of some exotic sea life. Anyone who visits the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool knows where to find this guy. It is on the wall inside the pool entrance.

Donations may be dropped off today at First Mennonite Church

In response to the chaos of the aftermath of the raid by ICE agents at Corso's Flower and Garden Center in Sandusky, Ohio, on Tuesday, a state-wide coalition is collecting items for the children of workers arrested and detained.

Are all investments suitable for all people? Intrinsically, we know that they are not – but why?

By Kathi Dunlap
Faith Investment Services

Bluffton, 419-358-4207

Financial advisers are required by most investment regulators (such as FINRA, SEC, etc.) to “Know Your Client.” This requirement to “Know Your Client” (KYC) includes knowing his or her tolerance for taking risks. Are all investments suitable for all people?  Intrinsically, we know that they are not – but why? 

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