Among responses from Bluffton Icon readers to the poll "What's your top traffic safety priority?" is a request for improved pedestrian and bike safety on bridges over the creeks on Bentley/Riley St and Spring St. Days later, new striping and a sign reminding all to "Share the Bridge" was in place on Spring St. Stay tuned for poll results at the end of the month.
MEDIA RELEASE_St. John's United Church of Christ in Bluffton is sponsoring a bike swap event on Saturday, July 25. The event will take place in the parking lot behind the Bluffton Farmers Market.
The Pedal and Pass it on Community Bike Swap is an effort to keep bikes rolling through the community. Participants who have a bike they no longer use can help someone else ride by donating their bike. You can donate, trade or pick up a bike. Everyone is welcome to participate and all bikes will be free of charge.
For the third year in a row, Bluffton residents plan to join a movement known as Play Music on the Porch Day (a.k.a. PorchFest) which will take place on August 29. This worldwide movement encourages people to spend the day outdoors playing or listening to music.
FROM BSC HAPPENINGS_The Bluffton Senior Center is hosting an RTA bus trip led by Sherry Miller to Delphos on Wednesday, July 29.
The cost for a bus ticket is $3 cash, with the bus leaving the Bluffton Town Hall bus stop at 8:45 a.m. Guests are asked to meet at 8:35 a.m. and to bring exact change.
Participants will be on their own upon arrival in Delphos, where they can explore Main Street shops, including a thrift store and restaurants. The Creamery is a local favorite.
The RTA bus will depart for the return trip to Bluffton at 2:45 p.m.
BSC HAPPENINGS__The Bluffton Senior Center will be hosting a Route 66 Centennial trip from September 2 through 13, 2026. Prices start at $3999 per double occupancy, with brochures available at the Senior Center.
The trip is a level 3 because of long days, and you must have a Real ID to fly.
Contact Tonya by calling 419-358-8971 or stopping into the Senior Center located at 132 N. Main Street.
