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Traffic stops increase during June 2026 for Bluffton PD

Police/Fire/EMS

/ Jul 14, 2026

Bluffton Police Chief Ryan Burkholder presented the June 2026 calls for service data to Bluffton council on July 13, noting that 71 traffic stops were notably higher than usual (29 in May 2026). Among 672 calls for service, there were 6 criminal complaints including 1 Animal Abuse, 1 Extortion, 1 Theft, 1 Warrant and 2 Miscellaneous.

2026 Porch Fest preview: Tea Set, 50 for America's 250 and A.W.O.L.

Living in Bluffton

/ Jul 13, 2026

Images from Facebook / By Marlena Ballinger

Local and regional performers are preparing for Bluffton's Play Music on the Porch Day (a.k.a. PorchFest) on August 29. This worldwide movement encourages people to spend the day outdoors, visiting with neighbors while playing or listening to music.

There will be 29 acts performing in Bluffton neighborhoods. For a complete lineup and a map of where the bands will be playing, visit the event Facebook page.

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Public meeting audio recorders wanted for Liberty, Orange and Richland townships

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/ Jul 13, 2026

By Paula Pyzik Scott
Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon owner-editor

Covering township meetings has languished at the top of my to-do list for several years. I am always ready to talk with individuals who are interested and available to work as freelance reporters for local public meetings.

To fill the reporter gap, I am looking for individuals who would like to attend monthly township trustee meetings and record the audio on a cell phone. The Icons cover Liberty Township in Hardin County, Orange Township in Hancock County and Richland Township in Allen County.