What's your take on traffic safety in the Village of Bluffton? The July 2026 Bluffton Icon poll has six polling options and the opportunity to add your own item.
MEDIA RELEASE_During its June meeting, the Bluffton University Board of Trustees approved a faculty promotion and received updates on the university's academic programs, enrollment, finances and strategic initiatives.
The Board approved the promotion of Marathana Prothro to associate professor of communication, recognizing her contributions to teaching, scholarship and service at Bluffton University.
MEDIA RELEASE_The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and Area Agency on Aging 3 are once again offering assistance to help Ohio’s families stay cool during the hot summer months.
On Friday, July 2, the newly constructed roundabout at State Route 103 and Navajo Dr. opened to through traffic.
Two businesses on Pocano Dr.--Luvu A Latte and Knights Inn--can be accessed by turning onto Navajo from the roundabout and then turning onto Pocano from the south.
During construction of the roundabout, there have been westbound and then eastbound detours.
MEDIA RELEASE__John Jantzen and Wendy Chappell-Dick gave themselves a challenge: learn 50 songs in celebration of America 250! Popular in America from colonial times to the Civil War, these are the songs of immigrants, Native Americans, and enslaved African Americans about life, faith, work, and play, all accompanied by dulcimer, guitar, spoons, and harmonica.
Many will recognize songs from the beloved Little House on the Prairie books. The duo has a calendar of seven performances beginning on July 4:
By Paula Pyzik Scott
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The following 11 land transfers took place in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District during the month of June 2026 as reported on the websites of Allen County Auditor Rachael S. Gilroy and Hancock County Auditor Charity A. Rauschenberg.
Address - Sale Date - Sale Price - Land Use - Owner - From/To
Agricultural
2.5 acres on Columbus Grove Bluffton Rd - 6/17/2026 - $80,000 - Agricultural vacant land qualified CAUV - From David & Kathleen Steiner to Lawrence & Amarae Myers
MEDIA RELEASE__Check out July 2026 events and opportunities at Bluffton Public Library:
2026 Summer Reading Program: “Unearth A Story” continues through July!
Summer Read is open to all ages. By joining in on the summer fun, you’ll earn tickets for prize drawings and have opportunities to connect with others in the community! Reading logs will be available for children and teens when they register, and adults can enter to win prizes with every 3 books read. So come on in and get the whole family registered and involved!
