Tuesday's primary election has sprinkling of local issues; polls open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday's Ohio primary election has a sprinkling of local issues. Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Here's the Bluffton area ballot list.
VILLAGE OF BLUFFTON
Republican Ballot
Eric Fulcomer, candidate for mayor
Unopposed
ALLEN COUNTY
Allen County Children Services
Tax Levy, renewal, 0.5 mill, Children Services, 5 years
A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Allen County for the purpose of SUPPLEMENTING THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE SUPPORT OF CHILDREN SERVICES AND THE CARE AND PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN at a rate not exceeding 0.5 mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.05 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for 5 years, commencing in 2011, first due in calendar year 2012.
Allen County Senior Citizens Services Tax Levy, renewal, 0.5 mill, Senior Citizens services or facilities, 5 years
A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Allen County for the purpose of PROVIDING OR MAINTAINING SENIOR CITIZENS SERVICES OR FACILITIES FOR THE ELDERLY, specifically through the Allen County Council on Aging, Inc.; Delphos Senior Citizens, Inc.; Senior Citizens Association, Inc. of Bluffton, Ohio; and Senior Citizens Services, Inc. of Allen County, Ohio, at a rate not exceeding 0.5 mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.05 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for 5 years, commencing in 2011, first due in calendar year 2012.
HANCOCK COUNTY
Orange Township
Replacement of 1 mill for 5 years For the purpose of CURRENT EXPENSES Commencing 2011
PROPOSED TAX LEVY (REPLACEMENT)
ORANGE TOWNSHIP, HANCOCK COUNTY
A Majority Affirmative Vote Is Necessary For Passage
A replacement of a tax for the benefit of Orange Township, Hancock County, Ohio, for the purpose of CURRENT EXPENSES at a rate not exceeding 1 mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to ten cents ($0.10) for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five (5) years, commencing in 2011, first due in calendar year 2012.
Maps of Bluffton, Richland Township, Monroe Township and Beaverdam voter precincts are available as attachments at the bottom of this story.
Stories Posted This Week
Friday, October 9, 2026
- Pirate girls soccer loss vs. St. Marys
- Pirate volleyball sweeps Carey
- “The Trumpet Player” sculpture at Bluffton University receives conservation grant
- October 9 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
- Plenty of action at Oct 10 Dillinger robbery reenactment and motorcycle show
- Caitlyn Couch junior piano recital, October 16
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Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines on Thursday, October 8
- St. John Bible Church to host "Refocus on Purpose" workshop
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- BPL Afterschool activity: Curious Kids Club
- Book and pizza tasting at Bluffton Public Library
- Final 50 for 250 performance at BPL
- Walking through the Suter Corn Maze
- Resident feedback sought for Regional Transportation Plan
- Bluffton University honors three for service, achievement and leadership
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting, Friday, Oct. 9
- Fire extinguished at SRK Industries, plant resumed operation same day
- Bluffton girls tie Grove in NWC showdown
- Pirate volleyball falls to powerhouse Patriots
- BHS GOAT: Latin teacher Margaret Weaver
- Library patrons invited to showcase their collections or causes
- September 2026 land transfers in the Bluffton school district