It's pretty hard to miss Bluffton's affection for flowers and, especially, the petunia. There are dozens flowerpots and hanging baskets in downtown Bluffton, thanks to the Bluffton Beautification project coordinated with and watered by Stratton Greenhouses. As pictured here in mid-July 2025, the petunias also seem to love Bluffton.
JUNE 15 MEDIA RELEASE__The first meeting of the Bluffton Music Boosters for the 2025-2026 school year will be Monday, August 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the High School band room.
Parents of all music students in Bluffton Schools are welcome to attend and be a part of the boosters.
We continue to meet on the first Monday at 7:00 p.m.--in September on 2nd Monday due to holiday--in October, November, January, February, March & April.
By Jonah Agner, Nancy Corle-Agner, Liz Gordon-Hancock and Bob Gordon-Hancock
It's time we talked about Greenhorn.
You may have heard there's a baby on the way, or you may have seen the post about Jonah's new job. You may have asked, "how will they do this with a baby on the way?" That's a good question.
On Mon., Aug.11 at 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District will host a Project Wild Workshop at the McElroy Environmental Education Center, 2355 Ada Rd., Lima, Ohio.
July 14 MEDIA RELEASE__Riley Creek Arbor is sponsoring free pool admission for the first 125 people at the Bluffton Community Pool on each of these dates:
Friday, July 18 from 1 – 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 19 from 12 – 7 p.m.
JULY 15 MEDIA RELEASE__On Wed., July 23, at 3:30 p.m., the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District will offer Prairie Fairies at Motter Metro Park, 10740 Columbus Grove Rd., Bluffton.
Come out to Motter Metro Park and help a naturalist look for real life fairies of the prairie–butterflies and moths! Together we will learn about the importance of prairies, how to observe and handle butterflies, and how to appreciate the beauty of this ecosystem. Butterfly nets provided. Guests are invited to come wearing fairy wings or flower crowns for fun! Closed-toe shoes and socks are recommended.
Register by July 20, online at www.jampd.com or by calling 419-221-1232.
