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TAKE THE TRAFFIC SAFETY POLL

What's your take on traffic safety in the Village of Bluffton? The July 2026 Bluffton Icon poll has six polling options and the opportunity to add your own item.

At the end of July, we'll share the results!

Have ideas for future polls? Email [email protected].

MEDIA RELEASE_During its June meeting, the Bluffton University Board of Trustees approved a faculty promotion and received updates on the university's academic programs, enrollment, finances and strategic initiatives.

The Board approved the promotion of Marathana Prothro to associate professor of communication, recognizing her contributions to teaching, scholarship and service at Bluffton University.

MEDIA RELEASE_The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and Area Agency on Aging 3 are once again offering assistance to help Ohio’s families stay cool during the hot summer months. 

The Quarry Farm Nature Preserve and Conservation Farm has issued its Summer 2026 Newsletter. Events include:

July 18 - Create a Leaf Garden Bowl

August 22 - Weave a Succulent Planter

October 3 - The Quarry Farm 5K

By Paula Pyzik Scott

On Friday, July 2, the newly constructed roundabout at State Route 103 and Navajo Dr. opened to through traffic.

Two businesses on Pocano Dr.--Luvu A Latte and Knights Inn--can be accessed by turning onto Navajo from the roundabout and then turning onto Pocano from the south.

During construction of the roundabout, there have been westbound and then eastbound detours.

 

MEDIA RELEASE__John Jantzen and Wendy Chappell-Dick gave themselves a challenge: learn 50 songs in celebration of America 250! Popular in America from colonial times to the Civil War, these are the songs of immigrants, Native Americans, and enslaved African Americans about life, faith, work, and play, all accompanied by dulcimer, guitar, spoons, and harmonica.

Many will recognize songs from the beloved Little House on the Prairie books. The duo has a calendar of seven performances beginning on July 4:

July 4 Presbyterian Church, 2:00 – 3:30  p.m. 

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