UPDATE 4:22 P.M. FROM AEP: The wind was causing some issues with overhead lines and crews have been assessing the area since yesterday. Today, they found the issue that caused the flickering lights for customers and made the necessary repairs to get the power back on. We understand that there is never a convenient time to experience power quality issues but know that our field personnel worked as quickly as they safely could to make repairs.
Bluffton ballots for the November 4 General Election include the opportunity to vote for three Village of Bluffton council candidates. Four seats on council will be open in January 2026, with Jerry Cupples, Mitch Kingsley and David Steiner not running for reelection.
The three candidates are Thomas Downey (write-in), Liz Gordon-Hancock and Phill Talavinia (incumbent).
Construction is underway for the Bluffton Schools' artificial turf field at Vine and Lawn in Bluffton, Ohio. Crews are preparing drainage and underlayment for the approximately 90-yard-long field, which will be used for after-school athletic and band practices as well as for class activities.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Interstate 75 southbound exit ramp to State Route 103 at Bluffton will close Thursday, October 23, for approximately one day for guardrail repairs.
The Village of Bluffton has announced a traffic survey being conducted by engineering students from Ohio Northern University to improve safety in the heart of Bluffton.
The survey can be taken HERE. It asks for "information regarding your personal thoughts on the current state of traffic congestion/safety."
The survey includes eight multiple-choice questions and one opportunity to write comments.
The survey is also being distributed with a flyer and QR code.
