August 5: National Night Out is·6:00 – 9:00 p.m. followed by Fireworks - Bluffton Community Pool, 205 Snider Rd. Free admission, free activities, free food.
Brandon Koch and Tyler Showalter compete in a friendly game of dribble tag during Bluffton University’s fifth annual Dam Jam celebration on Thursday, Nov. 9 in Sommer Center. The event marks the starts of the winter athletic season. Other games included knock-out, spot shooting, a three-point contest and a faculty/staff vs. student 5-on-5 basketball game. (Photo by Claire Clay)
Tyler Hostetler, Bluffton police sergeant, updated Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce members on the police K-9 unit on Friday. Donations and pledges of over $17,000 have enabled the police department to add a dog, which will occur this spring.
Bluffton has received a $20,000 NatureWorks grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The grant enables the village to replace the existing restroom at the Buckeye Park.
Vetter Lumber provides the drawings that accompany this story. Additional drawings are below.
The grant is one of the discussion points at Monday’s council meeting.
Monday’s meeting is a light agenda. The council packet is attached at the bottom of this story.
Andrew Hudgins and Erin McGraw, emeritus professors of English from The Ohio State University, will present, "Being Smarter Than You Are: A Conversation with Two Writers About Writing," at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21, in Yoder Recital Hall.
The Forum is part of Bluffton’s 34th annual English Festival where high school students are invited to spend the day at Bluffton to interact with speakers and Bluffton English faculty.
Christine Schroeder of Healthe Habits for Living will present a free lunch and learn for seniors at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center, 132 N. Main St., Bluffton.
“Persons attending will learn how to become a healthier person,” said Schroeder, who holds a master’s of occupational therapy (MOT) degree from the University of Findlay.
She added that the program will focus on fitness and well-being and the ability to cope with everyday activities.
Her business is located in Ellerbrock Spine and Soft Tissue, 120 Main St., Suite A, Bluffton.
