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Aug. 4 National Night Out in Bluffton organized by police officers, supported by community

Events

/ Aug 02, 2026

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Bluffton's 12th annual National Night Out will be celebrated at the Community Pool, 205 Snider Rd., from 6:00-9:00 p.m. As a part of the event, there will be free admission to the pool all day.

Lieutenant Matt Oglesbee, who has coordinated the event from the start, notes that the traditional hot dogs, chips, drinks, and treats will be provided for those in attendance. National Night Out is designed to be a free activity for families and an opportunity to hang out with local safety services.

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2026 PorchFest preview: Amanda Rule, Dylan Spindler, Mason Ault and Piece of Mind

Events

/ Aug 03, 2026

By Marlena Ballinger

Local and regional performers are preparing for Bluffton's Play Music on the Porch Day (a.k.a. PorchFest) on August 29. This worldwide movement encourages people to spend the day outdoors, visiting with neighbors while playing or listening to music.

For a complete lineup and a map of where the bands will be playing, visit the event Facebook page.

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What's your experience designing with AI?

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/ Aug 02, 2026

By Paula Pyzik Scott
[email protected] / 567-400-4266

The Ada Icon and Bluffton Icon are now receiving AI-generated ads and promotional materials. If you are using these tools or considering starting, here are some of the issues you'll need to watch out for.

MISSING OR INCORRECT INFORMATION
I've received AI-generated flyers with wrong dates and missing dates. My options are to not use the flyer, crop out the errors or to create a replacement design.

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Bluffton Free or Reduced Lunch Program signup begins for 2026-2027

Living in Bluffton

/ August 3, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton Exempted Village Schools announced on August 3 its 2026-2027 program year policy free and reduced price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.

Richland Township appoints new Zoning officials, hiring roads and zoning employees

Public Meetings

/ August 3, 2026

By Paula Pyzik Scott

2025-2026 BHS Athletic Boosters fundraiser goes digital

Living in Bluffton

/ August 3, 2026

FROM FACEBOOK__Remember the Bluffton High School Booster Drive from years ago? This is the same great tradition—just in a digital format!

BHS soccer alumni games and food pantry collection, Aug. 8

Sports

/ August 3, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton community is invited to come out and see the 2026 BHS Soccer teams for the first time, watch some of your favorite former student-athletes in action, and support the Bluffton Food Pantry.

Chicken BBQ tickets available for August 8, Bluffton History Day

Events

/ August 3, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Ohio Historical Society invites everybody to visit downtown Bluffton for the fourth annual History Day this Saturday between 10:00 a.m.