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Krysti Schey says that there's still time to sign-up for fall classes at her music studio. Officially classes begin on Monday, Aug. 28, but persons may still register for classes.

Call Schey at 419-233-5255 or visit the website for information.

AEP's first announcement was changed within moments of its release

3:50 p.m. Friday power update – POWER IN BLUFFTON WILL NOT GO OFF SATURDAY MORNING (as previously announced by the Icon).

At 2:53 p.m. Bluffton police announced via Nixel that AEP would shut off Village of Bluffton electricity from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday.

The Icon immediately posted this announced on its site and on Facebook. Then, at 3:30 p.m. a new police Nixle announcement stated that Bluffton’s power would NOT go off.

The Icon contacted AEP immediately to discover what was happening - are we off or are we on?

$5,000 already raised and $12,000 still needed

The Bluffton Police Department’s next officer might have four legs.

And, the police are asking for financial support from the community to make the hire.

The department is proposing to add a K-9 unit to the department. On Aug. 14 Bluffton council granted the police permission to seek volunteer contributions for the project.

Tyler Hochstetler, police sergeant, said that the cost for a K-9 is $17,000 and two businesses have already pledged $5,000, so the need is down to $12,000.

At Masterpiece Signs from 8 to 11 a.m.

Masterpiece Signs, 902 N. Main St., next Bluffton Cars and Coffee event is Saturday, Aug. 26, according to Tim Boutwell.

The event is an “informal gathering for enthusiasts and their cars.” The monthly cars and coffee event continues through October. It is always held on the fourth Saturday of the month.

Each event is from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the following Saturdays:  July 22, Aug. 26, Sept. 23 and Oct. 28.

Boutwell said that it is open to all makes, models and vehicle years. There’s no charge to attend and door prizes will be given away.

Mercy Health

The question on most Bluffton residents’ minds this summer is: “What’s going into the Groves’ Bear building and when will it open?”

The answer is: Mercy Health – Bluffton Family Medicine. It will open at 204 N. Main St., on Monday, Sept. 11 and a tentative grand opening is set for Friday, Oct. 6, according to Tara Miller, director of practice management at the Bluffton office.

Once open, the office will provide primary care medicine and walk-in medical care. New patients are being accepted now and appointment schedules are being taken.

Mercy Health will open Bluffton Family Medicine in the former Groves' Bear building at 204 N. Main St., on Sept. 11. A story below provides more details

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