On day two of an Ohio EPA Air Quality Advisory due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, Bluffton had an air quality rating of hazardous (343 ppm) at 6:00 a.m., according to AirNow.gov.
The report is based on a Lima monitoring station.
It is recommended that everyone stay indoors and reduce activity levels.
FROM BLUFFTON CAMPUS LIFE FACEBOOK__YFC directors made the decision on July 16 to suspend the pool party next week as a warning to all students about their behavior.
YFC will always seek to create a safe place for all students that parents can trust. While most students who attend our pool parties act with good character, a few do not respect the facilities or others.
If behavior problems continue, we will suspend all pool parties for the summer and possibly in the future.
MEDIA RELEASE__What do a French fur trader, a collector of Shawnee artifacts, a Native American, two folk singers and a gaggle of dulcimers have in common? They will all be at Little Riley Creek Farm during a free Down on the Farm celebration from 1:00-5:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 19.
FROM LIONS NEWSLETTER__The Bluffton Lions Club has provided updates on the All Abilities Playground project at Legacy Park, earnings from the Festival of Wheels and Ride to Remember and the upcoming election of a new club president.
The playground account is currently at $482,894.
The June 19 Festival of Wheels showed an income of $5,381.90 with 220 cars registered. Some 23 Bluffton Club members helped in various roles for the festival.
The July 11 Ride to Remember had 179 riders with a profit of $9,500 pledged to the Bluffton Bike Path fund.
FROM FACEBOOK__Due to air quality the Village of Bluffton will be closing the pool on Thursday, July 16. Conditions were reevaluated at 4:00 p.m. and it was decided that the pool would remain closed.
BPL UPDATES__Live reptiles will be center stage at the Bluffton Public Library wrap up event for the 2026 Summer Reading program.
The event will be held at Buckeye Park at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 31, and will feature live reptiles presented by the Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District.
Arrive at the park at 1:30 p.m. for a popsicle and prepare to meet the reptiles. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If the weather is bad, the event will move to the library.
