Bluffton Foot and Ankle, a medical practice at 148 N. Main St. in Bluffton, has announced that it will close on January 1, 2026.
A letter from Daniel W. Kirk, D.P.M., to patients notes, "The increasing overhead costs have made it unsustainable to keep the practice open. I will not be able to provide medical care after that date. I will provide your medical care up until then."
Kirk will be providing care at The Disease Management Center located at 950 S. Main St. in Celina.
The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce and Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs have announced that the October 25th Appreciation Dinner will be rescheduled for after January 1, 2026.
Tickets that have been purchased will be refunded.
Awards for Community Champion/Volunteer, Innovation & Creativity and Customer Experience Excellence will be made at upcoming breakfast meetings.
The announcement said, "Again, we apologize for any inconvenience this cancellation has caused but look forward to having you join us at a later date."
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Nearly $65K raised for Benevolent Care Fund and Resident Wish List
OCT 17 MEDIA RELEASE__Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio hosted its 4th annual gala event on October 9, 2025 at Ebenezer Mennonite Church. The fundraising event benefits the Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio Benevolent Care Fund, which provides support to care for older adults who have outlived their resources. This year’s theme was “Aloha Nights,” and guests dressed in their favorite Hawaiian attire.
The October 10 breakfast meeting of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce provided the following information on local businesses and upcoming chamber events.
CHAMBER LEADERSHIP TRANSITION
Director Jim Enneking announced that he will retire at the end of the year, with current assistant director Rene Gabriel stepping into his role. A new assistant will be hired.
NEW MEMBER
Enneking introduced new member Rachel Miller, a professional photographer under the business name Rachel Miller Creative.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce invites all to vote for the year’s best scarecrow in downtown Bluffton. There are 25 entries to choose from with photos of each at www.explorebluffton.com/scarecrows. Cast a vote for your favorite entry.
Voting will close on October 30, and winners will be announced on Friday, October 31. The first-place winner will receive the scarecrow traveling trophy.
Ameriprise Financial
Black Lab Trading Co.
Bluffton Art Company
Bluffton Foot & Ankle
Bluffton Public Library
Bluffton University
Book Reviews
Citizens National Bank
Diamond Manufacturing
Diller Flooring & Interiors
Ellerbrock Spine & Soft Tissue
Et Cetera Shop
Family Eye Care
Gallery 323
GROB Systems
Hair Emporium
Inside Innovations Inc.
Langan Family Finds
Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio
Polished Boutique 415
Samuel W. Diller Co. LPA
State Farm - Jason Cox
Sumiriko
Super Cute Dresses
Village Cut N Curl
The following five land transfers took place in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District for the month of September 2025 as reported on the websites of Allen County Auditor Rachael S. Gilroy and Hancock County Auditor Charity A. Rauschenberg.
ADRESS - SALE DATE - SALE PRICE - LAND USE - FROM/TO
AGRICULTURAL
7878 E Lincoln Hwy – 9/29/2025 – $3,300,000 – Agricultural Vacant Land – From Resa LLC to Racetrac Inc
