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2026 Swiss Day celebration focuses on past and future

Events

/ Jul 01, 2026

Swiss Community Historical Society enters a new era with museum and staffing

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The June 28 celebration of Swiss Day by members of the Swiss Community Historical Society of Bluffton and Pandora was extra sweet. We’re not talking about going back for seconds at the dessert table: it’s because the potluck meal and business meeting were held at the society’s Swiss Heritage Center for the first time.

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June School Board: Bernal resigns as elementary principal, lunch prices increase

Public Meetings

/ Jul 01, 2026

By Betsi Werling

The Bluffton Exempted Village School Board met on Monday, June 29 with President Roni Kaufman conducting the meeting.

TREASURER’S REPORT
Treasurer Paula Parish provided a report, noting that the FY’ 2024-2025 audit was clean and completed by the Auditors of the State of Ohio. The Bluffton Public Library budget starting May 26, 2026 through January 1, 2027 was presented to the Board.

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Bluffton couple collaborate on patriotic quilt

Regional news

/ Jun 30, 2026

FROM FACEBOOK_Maple Crest residents Jim and Dixie Shaffer created a beautiful, patriotic quilt that is now on display in the lobby of Maple Crest.

The Shaffers created the quilt in their home during the pandemic. While Dixie did all the sewing, Jim worked hard to find the right star, along with placement and pattern. The quilt measures 9 feet by 7 feet and took them nearly four months to complete. Dixie has made over 60 quilts in her lifetime.

This beautiful quilt will be on display until Monday, July 6, in the Maple Crest lobby located at 700 Maple Crest Court, Bluffton.

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WOAL League Champs in Kenton July 10 and 11

Sports

/ July 1, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE_More than 500 swimmers and their families will descend on Kenton July 10 and 11, 2026 for the 44th Western Ohio Aquatics League (WOAL) Championship. The WOAL meet is for swimmers aged 5 to 18 who are members of a league team.

Senior Center offers Bus Trips with Debbie

Living in Bluffton

/ July 1, 2026

FROM BSC HAPPENINGS_The Bluffton Senior Center's July newsletter highlights the following Bus Trips with Debbie.

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad and Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Wednesday, July 22 Trip is full, we are taking standby. Departing at 9 a.m. Please note that this bus is full. People will have to sit together on the bus and the train. Boxed lunch included. Please bring money for supper on your own. Cost is $170.00 due at sign up. Level 3 (Flights of Stairs)