MEDIA RELEASE__Allen County Public Health today announced it has successfully completed a review process to maintain national accreditation status through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). In maintaining its accreditation status for another five years, Allen County Public Health has demonstrated that it meets PHAB’s quality standards and measures and has the capacity to continue to evolve, improve and advance to continue improving the health of the residents of Allen County.
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University will hold its annual Christmas Forum at 11 a.m. on Dec. 2 in Yoder Recital Hall.
This celebratory gathering brings the campus community together to reflect on the season of Advent and prepare for the Christmas holiday through music, readings and reflection.
This Forum is free and open to the public.
Forum at Bluffton University provides a public space for interdisciplinary discovery about the personal, local and global challenges faced by students, faculty, staff and the Bluffton community. ◾️
The Bluffton Board of Education held their monthly meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19 in the Elementary School Media Center.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Visitor Julia Knowlton, a Bluffton sixth grader, made a presentation to the Board on reasons the Middle School Library is missed. She shared options for the Tech Center to be housed elsewhere, allowing for the return of the library. Mr. Denecker responded with rationale for the current set up and shared that at the end of the year, they will review to see if changes should occur.
The Trustees of Orange Township met in regular session on October 9, 2025 and provided minutes of the meeting, which are included the attached compilation of minutes for January-October 2025.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Ohio State University’s Agroecosystem Management Program (AMP) will host the Stinner Summit at Bluffton University on December 12 to gather people together to discuss regional challenges around food production.
In 1970, the Beatles released The Long and Winding Road on their Let It Be album. The song was the group's 20th number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. Unfortunately, this was the Beatles' last number one hit as a group. The group broke up one month before the song was released.
Downtown Ada businesses are all dressed up in their seasonal finery for the November 20 Third Thursday event promoted by the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce.
Participating businesses will have additional hours from 5:00-8:00 p.m. The Chamber invites you to "shop, stroll and give thanks!"
MEDIA RELEASE__The beloved Blaze of Lights event is ready to illuminate Bluffton with holiday cheer once more. Organized by the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Village of Bluffton, this year's celebration is set to provide a full day of festive activities on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
Celebrate Small Business Saturday - Shop Local All Day!
Start your day by supporting Bluffton’s local businesses. Discover unique gifts and enjoy special deals as you shop small, reinforcing the community ties and getting into the holiday spirit.
Event Highlights:
4:00 p.m. - Vine Street Food Trucks: Indulge in a variety of flavorful options from local food trucks stationed on Vine Street, offering a delicious bite to delight every palate.
