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Meetings resume in September

MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly breakfast meeting on Friday, June 12 at Town Hall on the third floor.

The Twisted Whisk Cafe will provide breakfast, ready to serve by 7:00 a.m. Fortman Insurance, Inc. will sponsor the meeting, and the program, starting at 7:30 a.m. will be a presentation by the Bluffton Historical Society.

BACC Members will learn about historical society activities and its future plans, including the creation of a Bluffton museum.

MEDIA RELEASE_The First National Bank of Pandora is proud to announce that Lisa Wheeler, VP, HR Director & Training Coordinator, has successfully graduated from the Ohio Bankers League (OBL) Bank Leadership Institute, Class of 2025-26.

Summer-long opportunity to collect stamps and enter prize drawing

MEDIA RELEASE__Get ready to discover, shop and support local all summer long with the launch of the new Explore Bluffton: Small Business Passport event, an exciting and simplified way to experience everything Bluffton has to offer!

Running from June 1 through Labor Day, the community-wide initiative encourages residents and visitors alike to explore participating local businesses while enjoying the unique charm of Bluffton throughout the summer season.

MEDIA RELEASE__The Business Collective speed networking event is happening this week on Thursday, June 4 from 4–6 p.m. at the 1861 Wine Lounge, 115 N. Main St.

This event will feature 5-minute speed networking rounds designed to help local businesses make new connections, build relationships, and grow your network in a fun and engaging format.

If you plan to participate, please remember that sign-up is required for the networking rounds. There’s still time to reserve your spot!

Registration deadline is Friday, June 5

Compiled by Liz Gordon-Hancock

The following 16 land transfers took place in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District during the month of May 2026 as reported on the websites of Allen County Auditor Rachael S. Gilroy and Hancock County Auditor Charity A. Rauschenberg.

Address - Sale Date - Sale Price - Land Use - Owner - From/to

Agricultural

74.7 ACRES on BENTLEY RD - 5/28/2026 - $892,630 - Agricultural vacant land qualified CAUV From Davie & Jennifer Moser to A TEAM ACRES LLC

3.29 ACRES on N NAPOLEON RD - 5/29/2026 - $65,000 - Agricultural vacant land qualified CAUV - From Gregory & Jamie Verhoff to Austin & Madelyn Williams

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