In 1893 the village of Bluffton (population under 1,700) had no running water, no electric plant, no telephones, no rural mail delivery, and Central Mennonite College (Bluffton University) did not yet exist.
Despite this, it is reported that 109 residents of Bluffton traveled to the 1893 Columbian Exposition, known as the World’s Fair in Chicago. The actual number may have been higher.
For the record, from Beaverdam there were 16 attendees, Rockport 28, Pandora 7, and Mt. Cory 10.
The Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties has resources for the LGBTQ+ community and information for those who would like to better understand and use the correct terms to support LBGTQ+ mental health.
At the June meeting of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce, Village Administrator Jesse Blackburn provided a concise and informative State of the Village presentation. He gave chamber members a snapshot of upcoming and recent developments.
POPULATION
Blackburn began with population data from the 2020 Census, showing a decrease of 158 people:
2010 Census population: 4,125
2020 Census population: 3,967
Housing data shows that this decrease took place while 61 residential units were added to the village.
It's been a while since the Icon has seen a no smoking sign, but this one is surely too pretty to take down. Do you know where we are? We're at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center at 132 N. Main St.
By Maria Slack, MD
Allergy and Immunology Specialists of Northwest Ohio
Do you have a penicillin allergy? Even if you were allergic, you may not be any longer!
With the cold and flu seasons come frequent trips to the doctor’s office. For some, treatment with an antibiotic is needed and having an antibiotic allergy can really limit a person’s options, causing providers to treat with less safe, less effective and more costly antibiotics.
ODOT District 1 announced the following highway construction update for the week of June 27, 2022:
Interstate 75 northbound near the Bluelick Road interchange will be restricted to the right/driving lane on Tuesday, June 28, to clean up a diesel spill.
U.S. 30 rest areas between Interstate 75 and State Route 65 are expected to close on Monday, June 27, for approximately 10 days for concrete pavement repairs.
U.S. 30 between State Route 65 and State Route 696 will close the left/passing lane in both directions for pavement repairs.
