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Create penguins at BPL watercolor workshop

In January, the Bluffton Public Library will once again be hosting local artist Jeanne Beutler for a Watercolor Workshop event. This month's theme is penguins.

Participants will create their own finished 8” x 10” watercolor art, complete with mat board. The event will be held on January 18 and January 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. A cash-only supply fee of $10 must be paid at the door, and advance registration is required.

The event is open to adults and teens, and children with an accompanying adult. The activity will take place on the library's lower level.

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BOHS meeting on January 10

The January meeting of the Bluffton Ohio Historical Society will be held on Wednesday, January 10 at 7:00 p.m.  The meeting will be held on the third floor of the Bluffton City Hall. 

Business to be discussed includes the fund raising campaign, the society logo and committee reports.  A brief presentation will conclude the meeting.

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Allen Co Sheriff's office investigating fatal shooting at Slabtown Rd.

UPDATE: The preliminary investigation suggests the shooting was likely unintentional; the victim was identified in the Lima News as Grant Siefker.

The Allen County Sheriff's Office Detective Bureau is investigating the following incident: On Sunday January 7, 2024 at 2:57 a.m., the Allen County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call regarding a shooting at a residence in the 11000 block of Slabtown Rd.

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Allen County Commissioners will provide January chamber program

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly breakfast meeting on Friday, January 12 on the third floor of Town Hall.

Samuel W. Diller Co., L.P.A is the meeting sponsor and Greenhorn will be providing the breakfast.

Breakfast is served at 7 a.m., with the program beginning at 7:30 a.m.

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Circle K renovates Bluffton store

Managers at the Bluffton Circle K have shared that the 111 Commerce Ln, Bluffton location has begun renovation work.

The store will remain open. When completed, the location will have a new look and services.

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January 15 youth volleyball camp

Bluffton Family YMCA will host a youth volleyball camp on Monday, January 15, which is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and a school holiday.

  • For children in grades 2-4, the camp will run from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • For children in grades 5-8 the camp will run from 1-3 p.m. 

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