The Bluffton Police Department provides a monthly report to council including the number of calls for service each month. Here's September 2025 by the numbers: 580 calls for service, 28 traffic stops, 2 miscellaneous, 1 violation of protection order, 1 deceased person and 1 juvenile offense. The total for criminal complains was 6.
Happy Monday! Here are BlufftonIcon.com's top stories from the week that was, October 13-19 (A chronological list is at blufftonicon.com/archive). Below are the AdaIcon.com top stories for the same week.
FROM BSC NEWSLETTER__The Bluffton Senior Center will be visited by Deb's Dogs on Tuesday, October 21 at 2:30 p.m. Deb's Dogs is a non-profit group that provides vet care for rescued animals. Deb will be bringing some dogs along as she talks about their mission. The program is free and open to the public. No reservation is required, just come and enjoy some puppy time.
OCT 10 MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University and University of Findlay will once again join together for the treasured holiday tradition of Handel's Messiah. This year's performances will mark the 132nd and 133rd in Bluffton's history.
The oratorio will be presented at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5, in Yoder Recital Hall, Bluffton University, and at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, in Winebrenner Auditorium at the University of Findlay.
OCT 16 MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathon Blake Turner as the university's new choral director in a part-time staff role.
Turner is a dedicated educator, choral conductor, musician and pastor with extensive experience in higher education, community engagement and faith-based initiatives. His expertise blends artistic excellence, pedagogical innovation and spiritual mentorship, with a focus on fostering vocal excellence, cultural exploration and personal development through music.
Jeffery Wayne Dye, 70, passed away on October 18, 2025, at his residence in Bluffton. Jeffery was born June 23, 1955, in Lima, Ohio to the late James and Peach (Wireman) Dye. On December 23, 1974, he married Cynthia Bucher Dye, who preceded him in death on November 28, 2018.
Jeff retired from Phillips Corporation in Ottawa. He was a jack of all trades. Jeff was an outdoorsman who especially loved fishing and camping. He was a licensed ham radio operator, but most of all Jeff loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was proud to have served in the U.S. Army.
