The Bluffton Senior Center, 132 N. Main St., provides a monthly Happenings newsletter for its members. Here's a sampling of announcements for February 2026.
MONTHLY DINNER MEETING
Monday, February 9 at 12:00 noon
We will have a potluck and Mark and Debbie Brenneman will be providing soup. Please bring a side to go with the soup or dessert. MC: Beth Lamb
Adam Musyt, Meteorologist at WLIO will be our speaker. Adam will discuss how meteorologists make weather predications and answer questions.
Screenings scheduled for April 26-27 in the elementary gym
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton Elementary School has announced that Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open for children turning 5 by August 31, 2026. To register, visit https://www.blufftonschools.org/parents/student-registration/ and select the 2026-2027 school year to begin the registration process.
DOCUMENTATION
Documents needed to complete the registration are:
Inclement weather and hazardous driving conditions are affecting portions of the Rumpke service region. Please note that road conditions may prevent collection in some neighborhoods.
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. Please check back for further updates.
FROM FACEBOOK__Due to the Winter Storm Warning issued for Allen County, all Johnny Appleseed Park District parks will be closed today, Sunday, January 25, 2026.
This closure is in place for the safety of both visitors and staff. Park gates will remain locked until crews can safely begin clearing parking lots, trails, and other areas.
We appreciate your patience and understanding. Updates on reopening will be shared here on our social media pages as conditions improve. Please stay safe and warm today.
Listed below are county, village, school and university notification systems for the Bluffton area
By Paula Pyzik Scott
When the Village of Ada made an emergency announcement regarding drinking water on January 16, the Village alert system notified subscribers by email and, a little later that evening, the Ada Police Department notified its subscribers via the Nixle System.
Such emergencies are rare, but when they happen, are local communities ready to notify residents? And are local residents ready to receive notifications?
MEDIA RELEASE__Village of Bluffton Income Tax Information
Filing Deadline Date for 2025 Income Tax Returns: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
New for 2025 Tax Filings
The Village of Bluffton plans to launch an online e-filing feature on its website by February 9, 2026. To use this service, taxpayers must have an established account with the Village Income Tax Office. Individuals who have previously filed a Bluffton tax return already have an established account.
