The following three land transfers took place in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District during the month of March 2026 as reported on the websites of Allen County Auditor Rachael S. Gilroy and Hancock County Auditor Charity A. Rauschenberg.
Address - Sale Date - Sale Price - Land Use - Owner - From/To
Residential
218 S JACKSON ST - 3/18/2026 - $216,800 - Single family Dwlg - From Helen Kathleen Madrigal Trustee to Samantha & Jaz Bluhm
5635 PORT ST, ROCKPORT - 3/16/2026 - $134,900 - Single family Dwlg, Other Residential Structures and Residential Vacant Land on ROCKPORT RD - From Brian & Kerry Edwards to Michael Aller
21359 COUNTY RD 15 - 3/27/2026 - $300,000 - Residential Dwelling Unplatted, plus Other Residential Structures - From Brent Foos to Grant Warner
MEDIA RELEASE__World Goods Et Cetera, 115 S. Main St. Bluffton, welcomes Lois Wetherill as Artist of the Month in April, with a display that highlights the craft of needle felting.
On April 18 at 2 p.m., Lois will give a free demonstration and explain how she makes her whimsical felted pieces. She will also be demonstrating in World Goods Et Cetera from 3-5:00 p.m. during the Bluffton Art Walk on April 23.
MEDIA RELEASE__The District 13 Natural Resources Assistance Council (NRAC) has announced the opening of the FY 2027 application period for Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation funding, with approximately $6.7 million available to support the permanent protection of natural areas across west central Ohio.
Applications will be accepted from April 20 through August 13, 2026, and are open to projects in Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Mercer, Putnam, and Van Wert counties.
MEDIA RELEASE__First National Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Melissa Johnston to Mortgage Originator. In her new position, Johnston will assist customers with home financing needs, guiding them through the mortgage process and helping them achieve homeownership.
FROM ONU.EDU__When Riley Creek overspreads its bank in Bluffton, Ohio, the consequences don’t stop at the village limits. The floodwater, laden with agricultural nutrients, eventually travels downstream and empties into Lake Erie.
For Katelyn Wagner, the floodwater’s journey is personal. Oregon, Ohio, is her hometown and those nutrient-heavy waters contribute to the algal blooms that threaten the safety of her family’s drinking water.
