

Nightfall in Bluffton 3:08 p.m., 4/08/24
As expected, nightfall in Bluffton, Ohio, came early on Monday, April 8, 2024. – Photo by Fred Steiner But, who expected this? For nearly...
Apr 8, 2024
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Nuts! A photo essay
Our models: one nuthatch and one woodpecker showing off in the winter Two birds, same menu. On this winter day of temperatures near zero,...
Jan 14, 2024
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On the bank of an old Bluffton stone quarry
You may watch the dance of the milkweeds Known by another name, Asclepias, the flowering milkweed, performs in dance mode this month. The...
Nov 10, 2023
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Naturally, Bluffton
A dozen photos proving November offers more colors than you realize The November of your soul contains more colors than you might...
Nov 3, 2023
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A grinding experience
Main Street project uncovers portions put in place nearly 100 years ago Bluffton’s Main Street grinding project offers a time machine...
Oct 10, 2023
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They flew the coop
The Motter Metro Park is home to many interesting creatures. Some call it home year-around. Others fly the coop, so to speak. In a recent...
Sep 16, 2023
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Naturally, Bluffton
The short life's work of a metallic sweat bee In the fading heat of summer, this tiny metallic-like sweat bee continue its unending...
Sep 14, 2023
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840 feet above sea level
66 feet higher than Pandora - or about an 8 foot drop per mile Ever wonder how high above sea level Bluffton stands? The answer is on...
Aug 16, 2023
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Can't be Bluffton, can it?
If so, where can I find this locatio This can’t be in Bluffton can it? If so, where is this site? It has a strange resemblance to Ohio's...
Aug 4, 2023
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Naturally, Bluffton
Flying things from Motter Park's microscopic world Motter Park's flying circus is alive and well this month. Here are some close-up...
Jul 24, 2023
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Naturally, Bluffton
It's a fritillary butterfly in Motter Metro Park July in Bluffton is a "yellow" month. Here's a meadow fritillary butterfly sunning...
Jul 19, 2023
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Bluffton's greening grass
In our month of Maying...naturally, Bluffton Upon the greening grass. Because we still experience the month of Maying we offer four...
May 28, 2023
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Naturally, Bluffton
...but can you identify the natural location? It has several native American stories connected to it Stepping out from our daily...
May 22, 2023
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1900 Diller family portrait
Diller Family Portrait - outdoor on rugs Here is a Diller family portrait taken by Will Triplett. Back of the framed photo is...
Jan 15, 2022
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Bluffton's heavy metal
MORE PHOTOS BELOW - Here’s Bluffton’s contribution to heavy metal. It’s not only functional; it’s also a work of art and a sort of rock...
Dec 5, 2021
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Recalling Bluffton's Golden Age
Stairway entrance to a second floor on Main Street Here's the floor of an ornate and historic entrance to a second floor apartment on...
Oct 19, 2021
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