September 2021

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Early voting for the Nov 2, 2021 General Election in Allen County, Ohio, begins October 5, 2021. Sample ballots for the Village of Bluffton can be viewed here:

Precinct A

Precinct B

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The following public notice was submitted by Jesse Blackburn, Village Administrator:

A Public Hearing before the Village of Bluffton Planning Commission has been scheduled for Monday, September 27 at 5:30 pm on the third floor of the Town Hall. This hearing will involve the following matters:

Discussion and action on a standing motion to recommend to Village Council their approval of the request by Bob Fett to construct a planned unit development (PUD) as a residential development of less than ten acres.  

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Bluffton Cars & Coffee for September 25, 2021 has been cancelled due to inclement weather.

The next gathering of car and motorcycle enthusiasts will be on October 23 at 902 N. Main St.
 

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The Bluffton Icon is designed to be available whenever and whereever you need it. Our poll results indicate that those needs and wants do vary.

Thanks to all who participated in our poll.

By Cort Reynolds

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Playing at home, the Bluffton girls soccer team handed Miller City its first defeat with a decisive 6-0 shutout Thursday night, September 23, at Steinmetz Field.

Junior Allison Diller netted a hat trick and passed out two assists to pace the victors.

Junior Sami Scoles tallied two goals in support as Bluffton raced to a 5-0 halftime lead and cruised to the win.

The Pirate girls improved to 7-2-1 overall with the non-league win. 

MC fell to 5-1-3 with the defeat.

Senior Reagan Mittendorf scored in the first minute, and Bluffton was never threatened.

By Cort Reynolds

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The Bluffton girls tennis team defeated visiting Upper Sandusky 3-2 on a chilly Thursday evening, September 23.

The Lady Pirate netters improved to 4-9 with the victory. 

Pirate sophomore Caitlyn Couch cruised to a 6-1, 6-2 win at second singles.

Seniors Libby Frazier and Ellie Nickel won at first doubles in three sets 7-5, 3-6, and 10-5 in a tiebreaker.

Bluffton sophomores Alyssa Hoffman and Leah Klingler teamed up to win in a 9-7 pro set at second doubles. 

The Pirate girls play at Archbold Saturday, September 25.

By Cort Reynolds

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Host Bluffton lost a close four-setter to Crestview in a Northwest Conference volleyball match Thursday night, September 23.

The Lady Pirates fell to 9-3 overall and 2-1 in league play with the 25-22, 22-25, 25-22, 25-21 defeat. 

Crestview improved to 8-4 and 3-1 in NWC play with the victory that ended the Pirate seven-match win streak.

Senior Kylie Stackhouse led Bluffton with 15 kills and five blocks. She also served one ace.

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The Friends of the Bluffton Public Library will hold its annual membership meeting at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 28, at the library, 145 S. Main. Dues paying members of the Friends are able to vote on items such as officers for the coming year and new terms of Board members.

There are openings on the Friends board. Anyone who loves the library is invited to consider serving on the board. "We are particularly interested in persons who have some social media experience to help with our Facebook page," said Deb Beer, current Friends Board president.

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The Bluffton Lions Club provides a recycling service at Bluffton Town Hall, 154, N. Main St. The following items are accepted for recycling. Please refrain from leaving any items not listed below.

Batteries
Ink cartridges
Flags
Eye Glasses
Cell phones
Hearing aids
 

Additional information about the Bluffton Lions Club activities and news can be found at https://www.blufftonlions.org/jungle-news.

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Bluffton Child Development Center, 325 County Line Road, Bluffton, announces its participation in the USDA-funded Child and Adult Care Food Program, according to Francine Donathan, director.

The attached chart shows income eligibility guidelines for free and reduced price meals effective July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

 

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