Village: Stay at home and off the roadways
Bluffton village offices are closed today (Monday). The Bluffton council meeting has been moved to Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 8 p.m., according to Dennis Gallant, mayor.
All parking restrictions are in affect. Police will be working with snow plows to keep streets opened as possible.
Residents are encouraged to stay home if possible. Hancock County is at a LEVEL 3, Putnam County is at a LEVEL 3, and Allen County is at a LEVEL 2 as of 8 a.m.
If necessary, an emergency operations center will be opened later today to address community needs. Until that time, Bluffton residents can reach the police at 419-358-2961 to get to the Sheriff's dispatch center.
Stories Posted This Week
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Pirates Essinger and Gatchel finish cross country season at OHSAA Championships
- Nov. 7 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
- Pirate football hits Archbold roadblock in playoff loss
- Forum: Vaughn explores biblical and multicultural accounts of spirits and exorcism
- Bluffton University relaunches Leadership Development Program with NetVUE grant support
- Weekend Doctor: When distraction becomes the default
Friday, November 6, 2026
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
- Klausing graduates from Ohio Bankers League Bank Management School
- Joellen Kay Lehman, 46, owned and operated Folly Faces
- Dec. 4-5 Messiah performances continue holiday tradition at Bluffton and Findlay
- Future Beaver Saturdays invite students to experience Bluffton University
- Ellie Bogart named BHS Student of the Month for October 2026
- Walter "Steve" Suter, 73, worked at Kirtland’s Auto Repair
- Grab an afterschool snack at the Bluffton Public Library