The Johnny Appleseed Park District hosted a group hike at Motter Park on Columbus Grove-Bluffton Road on Saturday, September 26. The hike was a commemorative event held for the park’s 20th Anniversary of the Walking Thru Autumn hiking series.
With nearly 100 participants each year, the district offers nine hikes throughout its 23 parks. Four group hikes in the series have already taken place; an additional five hikes are still ahead.
MEDIA RELEASE__During the October 2 Homecoming football game vs. Lima Central Catholic, the Bluffton High School Junior class will be selling 50/50 raffle tickets and beef raffle tickets as a Post Prom fundraiser.
FROM BSC HAPPENINGS__ The Bluffton Senior Center will hold it's monthly October meeting on Monday, October 12 at the Senior Center. Debbie Brennemann from Norwoods Cafe will cater the meal. The menu will be ham loaf, cheesy potatoes, green beans and dessert.
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton Presbyterian Church invites the community to join in a Socktober drive throughout October and provide new socks for individuals and families who need them most. Donations of new socks in any size and style are welcome, from socks for young children to socks for adults.
Socks collected through the drive will be distributed through the Bluffton Community Assistance Program and Family Promise of Northwestern Ohio, which serves families experiencing homelessness in Lima-Allen County and beyond.
The Bluffton Exempted Village School District received an overall rating of 4.5 (out of 5), exceeds state standards in the 2025-2026 Ohio School Report Card recently issued by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
FROM BLUFFTON PTO__Did you know the PTO collects Community Market receipts? The PTO earns 1% back on eligible community cash purchases.
Simply ask for the receipt and send it in with your student or drop it off in the office. Send them in as you get them or store them up at home until you’ve got a collection.
It always helps to fold them neatly so they are easier to read the bottom section.
