December 11 Administration report to council
At the December 11 meeting of the Bluffton Council, the Village administration presented the following report including "done" and "to-do" lists:
2023
1. Geiger St. Water Main Replacement: Another quality project completed under budget: 15.9% under the contract price that was already 15% below the engineer's estimate.
2. Garau St. Water Main Replacement: Work has been completed.
2024
1. Pocono Drive Utility Improvements: OPWC has approved a $240,000 loan at 0% interest over a 30-year term for the project to teplace water and sewer main lines along Pocono Drive estimated at $352,260.
2. S.R. 103 a t Navajo Drive Improvements: OPWC has approved an $800,000 loan at 0% interest over a 25-year term for the construction of a roundabout at Navajo Drive along S.R. 103. Other funding sources: Ohio Department of Development has provided a $1,220,000 grant. ODOT Jobs and Commerce has provided a $250,000 grant. Construction is planned to begin in early spring of 2025.
Community Message
2023 Leaf pickup season ends December 8: Either take leaves down to the brush dump or place them in biodegradable bags at thecurb.
Leaving for the winter? Moving? Please stop at the Town Hall and let us know!
Pedestrian Pathway construction along Co.Line Rd. from S.R. 103 to Bern St.: work will be completed in spring 2024.
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Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, October 22
- ICAPP study: Ohioans strongly oppose data center expansion and tax breaks
- October 22 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
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- Icon calendar gets a little more elbow room
- Bluffton Board of Education recap: Contracts for coaches and new bus driver
- Bluffton Lions Club update for October 2026
- Bluffton chamber photo competition display and reception announced
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, October 21
- Village of Beaverdam requests suggestions for park grant application
- Charles “Chuck” Wendall Collins, 63, owned Eagle Press Repairs
- Dwain L. Leiber, 87, owned Leiber Garage
- Kimberly Dawn Murphy, 55, taught at Findlay City Schools
- Kaleidoscope Farms honoring veterans, thanking current troops, Nov. 8
- Filmmaker to preview documentary exploring life beyond incarceration
- ONU mobile health clinic at Senior Center on Oct. 28
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- Columbus Grove-Bluffton Rd. closure planned for up to three weeks
- Two Pirate volleyball players make 1st team All-NWC
- 3 Pirate girls 1st team All-NWC soccer
- Pirates dominate All-NWC boys soccer awards
- Local filmmaker focuses on memories made by people and places
- Bluffton Public Library: Medicare 101
- BHS artists prepare Yankee Doodle Christmas Trees for Jingle Bell Stroll
Monday, October 19, 2026
- Beavers sports roundup, October 14-18
- Ada Icon headlines, October 19
- JessExpress Travel is the Icon's newest advertiser
- Gatchel 7th in girls, Pirates 4th at NWC cross country meet
- Veterans invited to Pandora-Gilboa banquet, November 10
- Wearable sculptures featured in exhibit On Soft Ground
- Historic depot rentals offered for meetings and parties