FROM FACEBOOK_Bluffton High School alum and U.S. Olympian Trevor Bassitt and his wife Harlie have announced via social media that they are expecting their first child. The couple appears in photos in London, England, in front of the iconic Big Ben clock tower.
Bassitt recently set a lifetime best of 47.37 seconds at the USATF Lone Star Grand Prix, which put him ninth in the worldwide rankings.
He competed in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France and has set his sights on the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
MEDIA RELEASE__Trinity Evangelical Church and School will host a Tropical Trek vacation Bible school from Sunday, July 26 to Thursday, July 30 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sessions will explore how Jesus came to seek and save the lost. Kids will learn about God's plan with five interactive Bible lessons that will show kids that God is always there for them, finding them when they have troubles, feeling lonely, lost, hopeless or not good enough. Activities will include crafts, music, games and snacks.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual fireworks show on August 4, following the National Night Out event at the Bluffton Community Pool. Platinum and Gold sponsors are listed below.
From the organizers: "This event not only provides a wonderful opportunity for family-friendly entertainment but also fosters community engagement and appreciation for our local law enforcement.
"Come together with your neighbors to celebrate and thank the officers who serve our community!"
MEDIA RELEASE__The Allen County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the launch of its new mobile app, providing residents with a convenient way to stay informed, receive important alerts, and connect directly with the Sheriff’s Office.
St. Mary Catholic Church in Bluffton has welcomed its first-ever resident pastor, the Rev. Kyle Gase. Gase began his priestly assignment to Bluffton on July 1, 2026, after former Bluffton pastor, the Rev. John Murray, CSsR, was reassigned to Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish in Kansas City, Missouri. Murray was a Redemptorist priest assigned to Bluffton in 2023.
