FROM FACEBOOK__The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual fireworks show on August 4, following the National Night Out event at the Bluffton Community Pool. Platinum and Gold sponsors are listed below.
From the organizers: "This event not only provides a wonderful opportunity for family-friendly entertainment but also fosters community engagement and appreciation for our local law enforcement.
"Come together with your neighbors to celebrate and thank the officers who serve our community!"
MEDIA RELEASE__The Allen County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the launch of its new mobile app, providing residents with a convenient way to stay informed, receive important alerts, and connect directly with the Sheriff’s Office.
St. Mary Catholic Church in Bluffton has welcomed its first-ever resident pastor, the Rev. Kyle Gase. Gase began his priestly assignment to Bluffton on July 1, 2026, after former Bluffton pastor, the Rev. John Murray, CSsR, was reassigned to Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish in Kansas City, Missouri. Murray was a Redemptorist priest assigned to Bluffton in 2023.
Larry "Eddie" E. Shepler Jr., 66, passed away July 18, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Eddie was born on August 11, 1959, in Bluffton to Larry Shepler Sr. and Dorothy (Pore) Leiber who survive. On September 27, 1980, he married Beverly (Oberly) Shepler, who survives.
Have a favorite restaurant or bakery from days gone by? A pleasure that you can still taste in your imagination? For many in Bluffton, Gillett's Pastry Shop is that place. It was located at 111 N. Main St, where Fortman Insurance is currently located.
