Bluffton, Indiana Mayor to Resign July 3106/03/2025The mayor of Bluffton, Indiana, John Whicker, announced yesterday that he’ll be resigning effective July 31st. He said it’s because of hip surgery and a knee replacement that’ll require up to a year of recovery. Whicker added that Bluffton City Council President Scott Mentzer will assist in the leadership transition. Wells County Republican Party Chairman Preston Wright said an announcement will be made soon regarding a caucus to fill the vacancy.