The Village of Bluffton Tree Commission will be hosting an Arbor Day tree planting on Saturday afternoon, April 25 at Shannon Cemetery on Jefferson near Vance St.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife confirmed that 40 white-tailed deer taken during the 2025-26 hunting season tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).
A total of 6,617 deer were tested for CWD. Positive CWD samples were detected in Allen, Crawford, Hancock, Hardin, Marion, and Wyandot counties.
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University recognized faculty scholarship, professional development and institutional contributions during its annual Dean’s Reception, held in Musselman Library on Tuesday, April 21.
The event, established as a time to celebrate institutional support for faculty development and honor faculty achievements, highlighted research, creative work, promotions and grant recipients across campus.
BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School softball team held off a late rally to defeat visiting non-Northwest Conference foe Crestview 8-7 on Thursday, April 23.
The Pirates led 5-4 after a seesaw first four innings. The Knight girls tied it with a run in the top of the sixth, but Bluffton answered with three runs in the home half of the sixth to regain the lead at 8-5.
Crestview plated two runs in the seventh, but came up a run short.
