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Bluffton Public Works Dept. takes pride in providing our residents with safe streets even in the most trying of winter conditions. It is our goal to be prepared and in front of all snow events. The Department has well-trained, experienced employees that understand the importance of Public Safety for both our residents and emergency vehicles. Please note the following to Help Us Help You!

1. First and foremost, pull your cars in your driveway. When 2” or more of snow is on the ground or expected to fall, pull your cars in the driveway.

  • If a Snow Emergency has been declared, and you must park on the street, the Snow Emergency Parking Rules will be in effect. Our Police Dept. much prefers compliance over enforcement, but please understand we will enforce the law.
  • Parking during a Snow Emergency:
    • On even-numbered calendar days, park on the side of the street that has even-numbered building addresses and
    • On odd-numbered calendar days, park on the side of the street with odd-numbered building addresses
  • All vehicles parked in Village owned parking lots shall be moved at 24 hour intervals until snow is cleaned up. The Police Department may cause any vehicle to be towed that is not in compliance at the owner’s expense.

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George N. Stultz, 82, passed away February 18, 2025 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.  George was born May 9, 1942 in Findlay to the late George R. and Rosella J. (Montgomery) Stultz.  

George had been a paperboy during high school and was named "Newspaper Boy of the Year" for the Findlay Courier in 1959 and graduated from Findlay High School in 1960. He later graduated from The Ohio State University and worked as a business administrator at First Community Church in Columbus, Ohio and at Grosse Pointe Memorial Church in Grosse Pointe, Michigan.  

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Joyce Carolyn LaRue, 85, of Benton Ridge, peacefully left us to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Katy, Texas.

Joyce was born on February 11, 1940, in Ada, Ohio, to John and Cecile (Baughman) Collins and on August 9, 1959, married her sweetheart, William “Bill” LaRue.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, her brothers Earl, Edward and John Collins, her sisters Betty Rodabaugh, Ellen Price, Mildred Price, Carol Coons, and Patricia “Miss” Collins.

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The Bluffton High School wrestling team will compete in the OHSAA D3 Sectional Meet on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. at Van Buren High School.

Doors open for spectators at 9:15 a.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.ohsaa.org/tickets/

Prices are $5 for students (K-12) $8 Adults Cash tickets may be purchased at the door, same prices.

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At 7 p.m. on Friday, February 21, the Bluffton High School boys basketball team will host the OHSAA D6 Sectional Tournament Game vs. Wayne Trace.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets/

Prices are $5 for students (K-12) $8 Adults. Cash-only tickets are available at the gate. Season passes and reserved seats are not valid for tournament basketball.

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

The February 14 breakfast meeting of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce spotlighted the following local businesses in addition to member announcements.

Luvu A Latte, 851 State Route 103, provided breakfast of biscuits and gravy and donut-fruit skewers.

Breakfast sponsor Stratton Greenhouses and Roots by Strattons introduced the 2025 Bluffton Beautification program, which provides and maintains flower pots and hanging baskets in the downtown area. Susie Stratton and Dan Stratton detailed the work that goes into the project, including over 200 hours of labor and 30,000 gallons of water. The Strattons explained a new wrap-around basket liner for the suspended flower that will require less watering and help deal with coconut-fiber liner delivery challenges.

Visit Roots by Strattons, 111 S Main St., for information on sponsorship opportunities or submit the sponsorship form HERE.

PROGRAM

Derek Dukes, who co-owns Southgate Lanes with Brandon Falk, provided a program on how that business has changed since they purchased it in 2020.

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