Smart Growth America, a non-profit agency focused on the impacts of urban sprawl on the environment, quality of life and economic sustainability, recognized Bluffton, Ohio for its recently established complete streets policy.
In its 2025 Best Complete Streets Policies report, the organization rated Bluffton fourth among 43 communities assessed by the agency.
The top-scoring Complete Streets policies adopted in 2023 and 2024 are:
JUNE 28 FACEBOOK ANNOUNCEMENT—Due to unforeseen issues with the pool, we will not be opening today, Saturday, June 28th. There will be no lap swim or open swim today. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Service club partners with Village of Bluffton and Bluffton Soccer Club
By Paula Pyzik Scott
Legacy Park, a new youth soccer facility under development on Snider Rd., has been designed to consolidate U8-U12 team activities in one location. But soccer players aren't the only ones who will benefit from the park. The park will provide additional facilities for the enjoyment and comfort of all during soccer games and throughout the year.
BLUFFTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS — The Bluffton Senior Center, 132 N. Main St. is signing up members for the following Coach Trips with Tonya and Bus Trips with Debbie. Trip activity levels are explained below.
AROUND LAKE ONTARIO July 9-16, 2025
Please bring your ID with you. Brochures available at the Senior Center. This trip is a level 2.
GRAND CANYON & RED ROCKS September 7-16, 2025
This trip is full. Brochures available at the Senior Center. This trip is a level 2.
On July 18, People for Bikes announced their 2025 Best Places to Bike including a score of 72 and a ranking of 35th in the nation, 15th in the Midwest and 4th in Ohio.
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The trails of Motter Park on Columbus Grove Rd. are firmly established but the views offered to hikers depend on the ever changing landscape and time of day. Here, Bluffton High School sophomore Roselove Jebsen experienced seasonal blooms and a dramatic evening sky.
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