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MEDIA RELEASE__The America 250 in Bluffton, Ohio committee has a Veterans Honor & Remembrance event planned for Memorial Day, May 25. 

Family members of Bluffton veterans can have their loved ones honored on a tree covered with patriotic ribbons. The ribbons will be displayed on a tree in Maple Grove Cemetery from Memorial Day until Labor Day 2026. 

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School boys tennis team defeated visiting local rival Ada 4-0 in a rain-shortened match at on Monday, April 27.

The Pirates improved to 7-2-1 after the win. Bluffton won all eight sets and dropped just three games in the dominant victory.

Ada fell to 0-6 with the loss. 

Bluffton senior Grady Coonfare swept Bulldog junior Brandon Prater 6-0, 6-0 at first singles.  

Pirate senior Isaiah Kohli beat Ada junior Lawson Klingler 6-1, 6-0 at second singles.

APRIL 27 MEDIA RELEASE__On April 27, 2026, at approximately 7:13 P.M., the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a report of a commercial semi-truck on I-75, driving down an embankment and overturning, in Bath Township, Allen County.

Almazbek Omurzakov, age 50, from Greenville, South Carolina, was southbound on I-75 driving a 2020 Volvo semi. Mr. Omurzakov drove off the right side of the roadway, through a guardrail, and overturned down an embankment. Mr. Omurzakov was wearing his safety belt and was not injured in the crash.

Current 1 mill levy provides 26.5% of Bluffton Public Library annual revenue

The Bluffton Public Library has been a part of the Bluffton community since 1935. As Bluffton has grown, the library has grown with it - moving from the high school to Main St. in 1986 and expanding the building and services in 2004. While most know the history of the library, I’d like to take this opportunity to explain how the library exists today, in 2026. 

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APRIL 20

What's the deal with whist?

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Steve and Susie Stratton, owners of Stratton Greenhouses and roots by Strattons, were celebrated as the Bluffton Lions Club Citizens of the Year for 2025 at an April 21 dinner and reception at Bluffton Town Hall. 

Bluffton Lions emcee Brigette Hoff remarked, “Tonight, we gather to honor Steve and Susie Stratton, who have gone above and beyond in their selfless giving to our community. Many people serve with no promise of personal gain or recognition.

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