A large stone with this inscription now marks the 405 N. Spring St. location of the 1899 Depot that has served as clubhouse for the Bluffton Sportsmen's Club since being moved in 1985-1986: "Kenny Moser and Walt Carroll worked with the Norfolk & Western R.R. to donate and transfer ownership of the Depot from Railroad St. to this location. Charlie Swank and Roger Edwards worked to move the Depot along with many Club members who worked to refurbish and complete it. Jim Herrmann and Wilbur Bracy spent every day tending to the needs of the Depot from maintenance to repair. This was indeed a true labor of love for many Club members."
FROM JOHNNY APPLESEED METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT FACEBOOK__Thank you to everyone who took the time to share your thoughts in our recent survey! After reviewing the results, the Park District will not be changing its name.
The Allen County and Hancock County Board of Elections show the following candidates for November 2025 races for Bluffton area elected offices: Bluffton Exempted Village Schools board, Orange and Richland Township boards of trustees, and Village of Bluffton council. The deadline for filing candidate petitions was August 6. Some applications are currently shown as valid and some are shown as pending.
Bluffton Exempted Village Schools Board
To elect: 3, nonpartisan
BLUFFTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEDIA RELEASE__On Thursday, August 21, we are hosting our next Lunch & Learn on the 3rd floor of the Town Hall building from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., “Let’s Talk Tech (and AI!) with Courtnee R. Morris”
Curious about Artificial Intelligence? Confused by your computer? Just want to learn something new in a fun, judgment-free space? Join us for a relaxed and engaging Lunch & Learn with Courtnee R. Morris—a lifelong educator, tech trainer, and PhD candidate in Instructional Design with a focus on AI.
By Robin L. Brown, LISW-S
Psychotherapist, Psychiatric Center of Northwest Ohio
For many, family is considered a sacred bond—unchangeable, unconditional and lifelong. But for a growing number of Americans, family relationships are not a source of support, but of deep pain and distance. Family estrangement, once a taboo topic kept behind closed doors, is now a rising and recognized social trend. Research shows that approximately 1 in 4 Americans are estranged from at least one family member. The reasons are complex and the impacts are profound.
