The Bluffton Council met in regular session on May 26 with Mayor Rich Johnson presiding and all council members present. Two individuals joined the Icon in the audience. Council had a full slate of items to discuss and legislation to vote on. Pool opening (hopefully May 31), street and sidewalk safety, paving projects and funding for the Bluffton Airport were among the issues covered.
On Friday, May 22, the Bluffton Police Department assisted the Ohio SPCA in removing two dogs known to be aggressive from a residence on N. Lawn St. in Bluffton.
The Bluffton Police Department has stated, "Sgt. Hochstetler and Cpl. Rayle responded ... to assist in an animal complaint. The officers who responded were utilized to help create a safe environment for the other agencies, as they had a warrant to gain access to the property."
MEDIA RELEASE__The following high school students from Bluffton have been recognized by the Apollo Career Center for academic excellence during the final quarter of the 2025-2026 school year.
Final operation testing at the Bluffton Community Pool, 205 Snider Rd., has revealed three cracked 8” supply lines near the sand filters. The Village of Bluffton hopes to open the pool on Sunday, May 31, following a repair that includes honing the fittings with the correct tolerances.
The cracks were hidden, suggesting that gaskets only needed to be replaced. If the repair doesn't work, the sand filters will need to be replaced.
