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06/18/2026

June 17 wind damage in Bluffton.

06/16/2026

Connect with Allen County EMA for weather alerts.

⚠️ Severe Weather Potential Today and Wednesday – Stay Weather Aware

Allen County residents should remain weather aware over the next 48 hours as multiple rounds of thunderstorms are possible.

TODAY (Tuesday)

🌩️ Two rounds of storms are possible:
• 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Allen County is currently under a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather.

Primary threats:
💨 Damaging Winds
🧊 Hail

WEDNESDAY (Greater Severe Weather Concern)

🌩️ Two additional rounds of storms are possible:
• 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Allen County is currently under an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe weather.

Primary threats:
💨 Damaging Winds
🧊 Large Hail

Additional threats:
🌪️ Isolated Tornadoes
🌊 Localized Flooding

✅ Now is the time to prepare.

• Review your severe weather safety plan.
• Know where you will take shelter if a warning is issued.
• Make sure you have multiple ways to receive weather alerts.

📱 Sign up now for Alert Allen County emergency notifications:
https://entry.inspironlogistics.com/allen_oh/wens.cfm

Weather can change quickly. Allen County EMA will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as needed.

06/16/2026

Jenera man killed in crash at CR 15 and Lincoln Hwy.

https://www.blufftonicon.com/news/2026/06/16/jenera-man-killed-crash-cr-15-and-lincoln-hwy


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Two-vehicle crash in Orange Twp.

06/16/2026

58th Annual Bluffton Festival of Wheels, June 19

https://www.blufftonicon.com/photo/2026/06/16/58th-annual-bluffton-festival-wheels-june-19


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Expanded selection of 12 food vendors

06/16/2026

*PAID AD* Bluffton Family YMCA Mini Camps for ages 4-8 in July and August.

Register at

The YMCA is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

06/16/2026

*PSA* Bluffton, Ohio Celebrates America 250 Drone Show about 9:00 p.m. on June 19 at Harmon Field

06/16/2026

Phase 2 roundabout construction traffic pattern change

https://www.blufftonicon.com/photo/2026/06/15/phase-2-roundabout-construction-traffic-pattern-change


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CLICK to enlarge / Access to businesses via detour: I-75 north to SR 235 south to SR 103 east

06/15/2026

Who's ready ride?

Bluffton Ride to Remember sponsored by the Bluffton Lions Foundation. Building more bike and pedestrian pathways.

06/15/2026

*PAID AD* Blue Heron Lavender U-cut lavender at 7390 Putnam Rd., Pandora on weekends and by appointment.

PHOTO P Rae Staton

06/14/2026

August 8 is the 4th annual Bluffton History Day

https://www.blufftonicon.com/news/2026/06/14/save-date-august-8-bluffton-history-day

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MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton's 4th annual History Day will be celebrated on Saturday, August 8 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., focusing on three celebrated Bluffton businesses of yesteryear: Fett Hardware, Gillett Pastry Shop and Hankish Confectionery.