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Just like the temperature, the daily work of the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) fluctuates between winter and spring.

“This is the time of year where we must continue to be ready for snow and ice, but also respond to potholes which can develop quickly in pavements due to freeze and thaw,” said Kirk Slusher, deputy director for the Ohio Department of Transportation District 1. 

State Representative Bob Cupp (R-Lima) and State Senator Matt Huffman (R-Lima) have announced the introduction of the state's Capital Budget, which invests $2.62 billion statewide, including $500,000 in funding for projects specific to Allen County.
 
The legislature generally approves a capital budget every two years with the goal of funding needed improvements to public services and facilities across the state, including schools, roads and bridges, waterways and parks.

BHS art students with art accepted in this year's Kewpee Art Invitiational are, back from left, Kaly Jolliff, Kathleen Edelbrock, Kaitlyn Burkholder and Tabbi Geiger. Front, from left, Maria Spallinger, Kassandra Bischop, Katie Heinze, Lani Bischoff. Absent is Kaitlyn Clymer. For more information about the students click here.

Nine Bluffton High School art students had works accepted into this year's Kewpee Art Invitational at ArtSpace/Lima, according to Vickie Garmon, BHS art teacher.

Maria Spallinger's piece was selected “Best of Show” and Kassandra Bishop's photo won first place in photography.

The show at ArtSpace/Lima is open through April 7.

BHS art students with art in the show are, back from left, Kaly Jolliff, Kathleen Edelbrock, Kaitlyn Burkholder and Tabbi Geiger.

After seven years of head shaving

Over the last seven years, the Bluffton University baseball team has raised more than $50,000 for pediatric cancer research and patient care through the non-profit Vs. Cancer.

The previous month's bill was an estimate; this month's bill is the real thing

Bluffton water and sewer customers are asking questions about their February utility bills received in the mail this week.

Here’s the answer:

According to the village, the bill received this week cover approximately Jan. 16 to Feb. 15. It represents the actual reading of individual meters during that period.

The previous month’s bill, covering approximately Dec. 13 to Jan. 16 was an “estimate.” The reason for estimating that bill was due to heavy snow on the ground, which kept meter readers from obtaining proper meter readings.

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