FROM OHIODNR.GOV__The State of Ohio is reminding residents that Ohio Revised Code 1503.18 prohibits most open burning in unincorporated areas in March, April, May, October, and November between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. This code is under the authority of the Ohio Division of Forestry.
Local governments or fire departments may have local burn rules established. It is good practice to check with these local entities prior to conducting open burns.
NAPOLEON__The Bluffton High School boys basketball team overcame a 12-point halftime deficit by blowing out Coldwater in the second half to win their Div. V Northwest 2 district semifinal 51-40 on Tuesday, March 3 at Napoleon.
The Pirates trailed 26-14 at halftime after a cold first 16 minutes. But Bluffton turned the momentum with a 13-3 third period to pull within 29-27 heading to the final quarter.
The following nine land transfers took place in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District for the month of February 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
Commercial
148 N MAIN ST - 2/5/2026 - $182,500 - Other retail structures - From KIRK RENTAL PROPERTIES LLC to AVELOW PROPERTIES LLC
18865 COUNTY RD 15 - 2/13/2026 - $67,500 - COMMERCIAL WAREHOUSES - From Steve & Melissa Ritter and James & Jane Smith to Steve and Melissa Ritter
The following Bluffton Senior Center travel opportunities were announced in the March 2026 Happenings newsletter.
COACH TRIPS WITH TONYA
Scavenger Hunt Trip | June 3, 2026
Come visit the American Sign Museum and Jungle Jim's International Market. There will be a guided tour of both and have a scavenger hunt. In between a lunch at Tickle Pickle. Cost is $125 due at sign up. Departs 6:45 a.m. Level 3 lots of walking. First day to sign up March 20, last day May 1.
Donald 'Don' R. Martin, 93, passed away March 2, 2026, at the Meadows of Ottawa.
Don was born July 18, 1932, in Belmore, OH, to Harold and Alice (LaRue) Martin who preceded him in death. On March 15, 1952, he married Ilo R. Martin who preceded him in death on May 7, 2023.
