The 2025 Bluffton Community Vacation Bible School (VBS) has been scheduled for July 13-17 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Bluffton Family YMCA.
Sponsored by the churches of the Bluffton Area Ministerial Association, VBS is open for children ages 3 (who are potty trained) through those entering 6th grade in fall 2025.
JUNE 26 MEDIA RELEASE — The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation is excited to announce its latest community-wide initiative, Rooted to Rise: Supporting Work and Play in Hancock County. Unveiled at the Foundation's Annual Celebration on June 18, this campaign is designed to strategically align community needs with the generosity of donors, bolstering existing systems and fostering long-term growth for a thriving future.
JUNE 26 MEDIA RELEASE__At 11:31 a.m. on June 26, 2025, the Findlay Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol received the call of a multiple vehicle crash on IR 75 near SR 103 in Hancock County.
All eight vehicles involved were traveling south on IR 75. Traffic had slowed down near SR 103. A 2019 Volvo semi and trailer driven by Barinder Sarao, age 29 of Ontario, Canada struck the slower traffic causing a chain reaction of vehicles striking each other. Mr. Sarao's semi and trailer entered the median, striking the cable barrier. Mr. Sarao's vehicle then entered the northbound lanes of IR 75 blocking the northbound lanes. This crash resulted in the lengthy closure of all lanes of both northbound and southbound IR 75.
As your Mayor, I would like to personally thank all EMS, Fire and Police personnel who were involved with the accident on I-75 today, [June 26]. Their professional experience showed how Bluffton is so fortunate to have such dedicated people.
Ohio public libraries are asking for your help again! Within the State Budget (HB 96) is a provision that would have a great impact on our services. This provision would require libraries to segregate materials related to gender identity, expression, and sexual orientation to guarantee they are not visible to anyone under 18 - ultimately undermining the right of parents and guardians to determine what their children access. Ohio Libraries have collection policies in place, ensuring that collections reflect the interest and needs of the community. Our library also provides cards with varying levels of access, which are approved by parents/guardians.
JUNE 26 MEDIA RELEASE__The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is offering training academies across the state for those interested in becoming hunter education instructors. The two-day academies certify instructors to teach Ohio’s Hunter Education Courses, which cover a range of topics from conservation, safety, ethics, and proper handling of hunting equipment.
An upcoming instructor certification academy has been scheduled for Northwest Ohio: August 9-10, 2025 at Division of Wildlife District 2 Office, 952 Lima Avenue, Findlay, OH 45840
MEDIA RELEASE JUNE 26__Bluffton EMS Chief Noah Babcock wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to the exceptional teams from Bluffton Fire Department, Bluffton Police Department, Beaverdam Fire and Rescue, Hanco EMS, and the State Highway Patrol for their invaluable assistance during a recent multi-vehicle accident.
BLUFFTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS — The Bluffton Senior Center, 132 N. Main St. is signing up members for the following Coach Trips with Tonya and Bus Trips with Debbie. Trip activity levels are explained below.
AROUND LAKE ONTARIO July 9-16, 2025
Please bring your ID with you. Brochures available at the Senior Center. This trip is a level 2.
GRAND CANYON & RED ROCKS September 7-16, 2025
This trip is full. Brochures available at the Senior Center. This trip is a level 2.
Send us your July 2025 club meetings, community events, and holiday closures in the Village of Bluffton. June is flying by and July is on the horizon! Email [email protected]. Put a little more Bluffton in the Icon!
