DATE CORRECTED / MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University will host its annual Civic Engagement Day on April 8, bringing together students, faculty and staff to explore the importance of active citizenship, community involvement and social responsibility. The event will take place across campus and feature a variety of presentations, discussions and interactive experiences centered on civic life.
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University will present the spring play “Little Women” by Kate Hamill April 16-19 in Ramseyer Auditorium, College Hall.
There’s a lot of excitement around the spring play based on Louisa May Alcott’s beloved American novel “Little Women.” “When I announced the title last fall, theatre students actually shouted with joy!” said director Melissa Friesen.
FROM FACEBOOK__As part of American 250 celebrations in Bluffton, student artists at Bluffton Elementary School have created a kaleidescope of Liberty Bell renditions. See Mrs. Anderson's Bluffton Elementary Art Room for over 20 variations. CLICK to enlarge.
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.
