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Bluffton's St. Mary Catholic Church welcomes the Rev. Kyle Gase

Worship

/ Jul 20, 2026

15 minutes with new full-time resident pastor

By Marlena Ballinger

St. Mary Catholic Church in Bluffton has welcomed its first-ever resident pastor, the Rev. Kyle Gase. Gase began his priestly assignment to Bluffton on July 1, 2026, after former Bluffton pastor, the Rev. John Murray, CSsR, was reassigned to Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish in Kansas City, Missouri. Murray was a Redemptorist priest assigned to Bluffton in 2023.

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Gillett Pastry Shop praised by comedian, celebrated on Bluffton History Day

Events

/ Jul 19, 2026

1970s photo of Gillett Pastry Shop, courtesy of Bluffton Public Library digital archive

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Have a favorite restaurant or bakery from days gone by? A pleasure that you can still taste in your imagination? For many in Bluffton, Gillett's Pastry Shop is that place. It was located at 111 N. Main St, where Fortman Insurance is currently located.

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Allen County Sheriff’s Office launches new mobile app

Police/Fire/EMS

/ Jul 20, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__The Allen County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the launch of its new mobile app, providing residents with a convenient way to stay informed, receive important alerts, and connect directly with the Sheriff’s Office.