Includes Interstate 75 structure over County Road 33 / Feedback requested by Wednesday, April 22, 2026
MEDIA RELEASE__ The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1, in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Executive Order 11988, is seeking public comments regarding the following proposed projects:
U.S. 30 bridge painting, Allen County (PID: 119059)
ODOT is proposing to perform bridge painting on both structures (eastbound and westbound) of U.S. 30 over the Ottawa River in Allen County.
BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School softball team lost 7-4 to visiting Elida on a chilly Monday evening, April 6.
The Bulldogs led 4-3 after six innings, then plated three big runs in the top of the seventh to give themselves some breathing room. Bluffton scored once in the home seventh, but came up three short.
The Pirate girls fell to 1-2 with the non-league defeat. Elida improved to 2-2 after the win.
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FROM FACEBOOK__Artist Joshua Falk recently shared this whimsical rendition of the Bluffton Sportsmen's Club annual Trout Derby, which takes place on the first Sunday of May--May 3 in 2026. Falk's page features another dozen colorful drawings with several local businesses featured. CLICK to enlarge.