Elida
A village in Allen County, Ohio — population 1,810 as of 2020.
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19 hours agoBluffton Public Library MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Public Library is seeking donations for the 2026 Holiday Gift Silent Auction Fundraising Event in November. Donations help raise funds to support library programming and services. You can show your support of the library with…
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October 1Ar-Hale Family Foundation supports Crime Victim Services
Regional news MEDIA RELEASE__Crime Victim Services is pleased to announce the receipt of a $10,000 grant from the Ar-Hale Family Foundation in support of its Court Appointed Special Advocates’ program. Driven by a commitment to ending violence and oppression, Crime Victim…
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September 30Check out October 2026 BPL Update
Here comes October 2026 and a month full of Bluffton Public Library events and activities. The library's newsletter, below, lists all programs for children, youth and adults. October 2026 Bluffton Public Library Update Subscribe to the library newsletter here Bluffton Public…
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September 30Final call for for Bluffton photos contest
Business Deadline October 1 / Prizes announced MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) and the Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE) invite photographers of all experience levels to showcase the beauty, character, and community spirit of Bluffton through the…
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16 hours agoPirate volleyball win vs. Spencerville
Sports By Cort Reynolds BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School volleyball team swept visiting Spencerville in a Northwest Conference match to celebrate Senior Night on Thursday, October 1. The Pirate spikers improved to 12-6 overall and 4-2 in the NWC after the 25-15, 25-20, 25-21…
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16 hours agoPirate boys soccer ties Ottawa-Glandorf
Sports By Cort Reynolds OTTAWA__The visiting Bluffton High School boys soccer team tied Western Buckeye League foe Ottawa-Glandorf 1-1 in a non-conference match Thursday, Oct. 1. The Pirate boys ran their record to 6-4-3 overall with the result. Ottawa-Glandorf is 5-9-1 overall…
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Elida by the numbers
- Area
- 1.17 sq mi (3.02 km²), 0 sq mi water
- Median age
- 39.3
- Households
- 813
- Persons per household
- 2.7
- Median household income
- $81,083
- Median house value
- $220,900
- Office
- VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR
- Address
- PO BOX 3074, ELIDA, OH 45807