MEDIA RELEASE__The Allen County Engineer's Office has announced that Columbus Grove-Bluffton Rd. will be closed between Tom Fett Rd. and Bentley Rd. starting Monday, October 26, 2026 for up to three weeks for gas line relocation work along the bridge.
Local access only on Columbus Grove-Bluffton Road. There will be no access across the bridge during this work.
In the attached photo, the yellow circle indicates where work is to be performed on the bridge.
UPDATE__According to the Village of Bluffton, the road closure on Main St. between Church and Vine previously announced by ODOT has been cancelled for Thursday, October 15.
FROM FACEBOOK__ The Bluffton High School Leo Club is collecting used eyeglasses as part of the global mission of Lions Club International to combat blindness.
Collection dates are through Friday, October 16.
Send glasses to school with a Bluffton student or drop them off at any of the school offices.
The Village of Bluffton has issued the following community message regarding 2026 fall leaf pickup:
Traditional leaf pickup is scheduled to begin the last week of October (26-30). Until then, or until further notice, do not place leaves at the curb unless they are in biodegradable bags.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Scarecrows are back in town! It's time for our community to vote for their favorite scarecrow. Cast votes here.
You'll find scarecrows attached to lampposts, hanging in storefront windows, and near business entrances along downtown Main Street.
This annual event is hosted by Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber would like to thank all participating businesses for taking part and decorating downtown for the Fall season.
FROM BSC HAPPENINGS__Caitlyn Couch (formerly the Gal in Four Guys and a Gal) will be at the Bluffton Senior Center on October 16 at 2 p.m. to present her Junior Piano Recital.
From the organizers: "It is hard to believe that Caitlyn is a junior in college already. She asked if she could practice giving her recital when she is home for fall break and we said YES. Come and support this wonderful young musician."
