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MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton Exempted Village Schools announced on August 3 its 2026-2027 program year policy free and reduced price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.

By Paula Pyzik Scott

At the July meetings of the Richland Township Board of Trustees, three new Zoning officials were appointed (see below) and the board accepted the resignation of the Roads Superintendent and Zoning Inspector. The Township is now accepting resumes for a full-time Roads Superintendent and a part-time Zoning Inspector.

FROM FACEBOOK__Remember the Bluffton High School Booster Drive from years ago? This is the same great tradition—just in a digital format!

The Bluffton Athletic Boosters have partnered with Vertical Raise to help provide our Bluffton High School student-athletes with the resources they need to succeed both on and off the field.

Donations help fund:

  • New uniforms
  • Team equipment
  • Team camps
  • HUDL subscriptions

And many other needs that benefit our athletic programs.

MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton community is invited to come out and see the 2026 BHS Soccer teams for the first time, watch some of your favorite former student-athletes in action, and support the Bluffton Food Pantry.

On Saturday, August 8, the annual alumni games for the Bluffton High School girls and boys soccer teams will take place at Steinmetz Field.

All former BHS players are invited to play. This year, the boys’ game will be at 5:00 p.m., and the girls will be playing at 7:00 p.m. Alumni should wear red for the game.

MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Ohio Historical Society invites everybody to visit downtown Bluffton for the fourth annual History Day this Saturday between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Chicken BBQ dinners will be available with advance purchase at the Bluffton Presbyterian Church, located at the corner of Main and Cherry Streets, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

Tickets are $10 each from Historical Society members, the Black Lab, or by calling or texting 419-672-8627, 419-303-5116, or 419-231-3710. 

By Marlena Ballinger

Local and regional performers are preparing for Bluffton's Play Music on the Porch Day (a.k.a. PorchFest) on August 29. This worldwide movement encourages people to spend the day outdoors, visiting with neighbors while playing or listening to music.

For a complete lineup and a map of where the bands will be playing, visit the event Facebook page.

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