APRIL 28 MEDIA RELEASE__The Allen County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, now live at www.Allen-EMA.com/
The updated site provides residents with easier access to critical emergency preparedness resources, timely information, and important safety updates. Designed with user experience in mind, the new website is mobile-friendly, and easy to navigate.
In the video below, Bluffton Icon founder and historian Fred Steiner presents Our Swiss Story, a program originally made on April 19, 2026 spring meeting of the Swiss Community Historical Society at the Schumacher Homestead and Swiss Heritage Center.
Here comes the merry month of May, and the many activities that wrap up the academic year. Below is a list of out of the ordinary events constantly being updated on What Brings You to Bluffton? Have more to suggest? Email [email protected].
MEDIA RELEASE__The Safe Driving Tips For Mature Drivers Program and CarFit are coming to the Bluffton Senior Center, 132 N. Main, on Monday June 29, from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Safe Driving teaches how to protect yourself and others on the road.
CarFit is a free interactive and educational program designed to improve older driver safety.
Trained volunteers provide information to ensure the safest “fit” for older drivers and their vehicles. There are free coupons and some prizes at this event.
MEDIA RELEASE__Four youth will be confirmed in the Christian faith on Sunday, May 3, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 301 North Main Street, Jenera, in the 10:30 AM service.
The Confirmands are Lindsey Beach, Ida Falck, Maxwell Falck, and Willow Jones.
The Class Verse is Proverbs 30:5: “Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” The class flower is the carnation and the class colors are purple and white. The class hymn is "Across the Lands."
MEDIA RELEASE__The University of Findlay will host Commencement ceremonies for 2026 graduates on Saturday, May 2 with Christine Denecker, Ph.D., vice president of academic affairs, as the keynote speaker for the morning’s graduate ceremony. She oversees five colleges and more than 80 academic programs.
MEDIA RELEASE__The America 250 in Bluffton, Ohio committee has a Veterans Honor & Remembrance event planned for Memorial Day, May 25.
Family members of Bluffton veterans can have their loved ones honored on a tree covered with patriotic ribbons. The ribbons will be displayed on a tree in Maple Grove Cemetery from Memorial Day until Labor Day 2026.
APRIL 27 MEDIA RELEASE__On April 27, 2026, at approximately 7:13 P.M., the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a report of a commercial semi-truck on I-75, driving down an embankment and overturning, in Bath Township, Allen County.
Almazbek Omurzakov, age 50, from Greenville, South Carolina, was southbound on I-75 driving a 2020 Volvo semi. Mr. Omurzakov drove off the right side of the roadway, through a guardrail, and overturned down an embankment. Mr. Omurzakov was wearing his safety belt and was not injured in the crash.
