Regional news

Communities in the Bluffton area are gearing up for Halloween fun, with trick-or-treat nights, trunk-or-treat events, and special themed activities. Here's when and where local families can enjoy Halloween festivities in 2025:

Saturday, October 25

  • Mt. Cory - 6:30–8:00 p.m.
  • Rawson - 6:00–7:30 p.m.
  • Trunk or Treat, Pandora Missionary Church - 3:00–5:00 p.m., 304 Rocket Ridge, Pandora

Thursday, October 30

FROM FACEBOOK__The ONU College of Pharmacy invites the community to participate in our annual Turkey Trot! This year’s event will feature more than just a fun run and one-mile walk—we’re also hosting a Health Fair.

Snacks and treats will be provided after the race!

Register and learn more at November 8 Turkey Trot and health fair hosted by ONU

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FROM FACEBOOK__Join us for the West Central Ohio Land Conservancy Annual Meeting: a welcoming gathering for members, landowners, partners and anyone interested in learning more about land preservation in our community. Whether you've been involved with WCOLC for years or are completely new to the organization, this event is a great opportunity to connect, learn and be inspired.

OCT 15 MEDIA RELEASE__Pandora Gilboa Elementary school students walked into school this August to find a new addition, a book vending machine.  The vending machine has an outer space theme, including the rocket logo and the slogan “Reading Takes You Places.” The vending machine uses special tokens earned in school.

The book vending machine was purchased with grant money and funding from the school.  The book vending machine is part of a larger initiative by their reading intervention and enrichment teacher, Stephanie Myers.  

PHOTOS provided by Pandora-Gilboa High School

On September 26, Pandora-Gilboa High School honored the Homecoming Court, pictured here, including King and Queen Landen Moore and Claire Stall. 

OWDA MEDIA RELEASE__The Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) awarded $10.9 million through low interest loans to Ohio communities to improve wastewater and drinking water infrastructure and make water quality improvements for Ohioans. 

The Village of Arlington in Hancock County is receiving $702,450.00 at 4.27% for 20 years for the construction of a 150,000 gallon water tower to replace a water tower that has exceeded its useful life. The funding comes from OWDA’s Fresh Water Loan Fund Program.

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