On the first Monday of August, some 20 quilters gathered at the Bluffton Senior Center for show and tell, a "Quilting on the Edge" demonstration and snacks.
The Bluffton Scrap Artist Quilters meet 10 out of 12 months to share their love of fabrics, design and creativity. This month, members displayed results from a three-crayon challenge: make a quilt (small or large) using random colors drawn from a bag of crayons.
The following 12 land transfers took place in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District for the month of July 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
Agricultural
4.04 ACRES on N NAPOLEON RD 7/10/2026 - $72,500 - Agricultural vacant land qualified CAUV - From Gregory & Jamie Verhoff to Luke Kaufman & Alayna Brown
These print highlights include 25 of our 142 new items posted during July 2026. Local businesses and organizations sponsor this free service, including classifieds, community calendar and local contact information.
MEDIA RELEASE__The American Red Cross has declared only the second national blood supply crisis in its history after blood donations fell to a four-year summer low. Blood supply challenges are being felt across the United States.
Just three more donors at each blood drive this summer can end this crisis and stabilize the blood supply.
Book an appointment to give blood now by using the Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
UPDATE: The Junior class will be having a bake sale (donation only) to raise money for Post Prom.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton community is invited to come out and see the 2026 BHS Soccer teams for the first time, watch some of your favorite former student-athletes in action, and support the Bluffton Food Pantry.
On Saturday, August 8, the annual alumni games for the Bluffton High School girls and boys soccer teams will take place at Steinmetz Field.
FROM FACEBOOK__The new display at Bluffton Senior Center is flock of chickens in every size, shape and material. Sue Habegger brought in her chicken collection for all to enjoy, with over 60 birds on view. Senior Center hours are 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
