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Bluffton Lions reach 80% of All Abilities Playground fundraising goal

Business

/ Aug 25, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Lions Club has reached 80% of its campaign goal for the All Abilities Playground to be built at the newly established Legacy Park on Snider Rd. The playground account totaled $439,882.93 in July 2026.

The Lions also report that Jackie Bourassa has been elected president.

Lion Dick Boehr is celebrating his 95th birthday. He has served as a Lion for 66 years.

Figurines and household items recontextualized in "Amusings" exhibit

Bluffton University

/ Aug 25, 2026

By Paula Pyzik Scott / CLICK photos to enlarge

The work of painter and University of Findlay faculty member Valerie Escobedo is featured in the exhibit "Amusings," currently on display at Bluffton University's Grace Albrecht Gallery.

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Restaurants draw a crowd to 2nd annual Taste of Bluffton

Events

/ Aug 24, 2026

By Paula Pyzik Scott

With the lively atmosphere of an extra-large summer block party, the 2nd annual Taste of Bluffton was celebrated on Saturday, August 22, in the Citizens National Bank parking lot. Bluffton restaurants and food vendors provided a tasty array of snacks and entrees for $5 and $10. Games, activities, live music and DJ Deron Martin added to the party atmosphere.

Long lines stretched out for a taste of breakfast--or "brinner"--foods, tacos, beer cheese and pretzels, boba drinks, ice cream, wraps, salads, and more.

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/ August 25, 2026

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Carolyn Corle worked for Ohio Northern University

Obituaries

/ August 25, 2026

Carolyn Sue (Ungericht) Corle, 95, of Van Wert, died on Monday, August 24, 2026, at Vancrest of Van Wert.

Pandora's Niese Ag LLC wins 2026 Red Gold Stewardship award

Business

/ August 25, 2026

Morning AgClips reports that Niese Ag LLC of Pandora, Ohio, was selected as the first-place winner of the 2026 Red Gold Stewardship award, an honor for growers who value improving soil health and water

Goshen College innovation leader to explore AI through a liberal arts lens

Bluffton University

/ August 25, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__Raj Biyani, chief innovation officer at Goshen College, will present “Demystifying AI Through a Liberal Arts Lens: An Introduction” at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, in Yoder Recital Hall.

Pirate volleyball loses to Shawnee

Sports

/ August 25, 2026

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School volleyball team lost a tough three-setter to visiting Shawnee in a non-league match on Monday, August 24.

The Pirate girls fell to 1-2 after the defeat. Shawnee improved to 1-1 with the 25-21, 25-17, 25-22 win.

Pirate boys golf sweeps NWC tri

Sports

/ August 25, 2026

By Cort Reynolds

DELPHOS__The Bluffton High School boys golf team went on the road and won a Northwest Conference triangular match on Monday, Aug. 24 at the Delphos Country Club course.

Bruce Chesser: A Ceramic Retrospective, Aug. 24-Sept 26

Regional news

/ August 25, 2026

UPDATED__The Elzay Gallery of Art at Ohio Northern University is pleased to present Bruce Chesser: A Ceramic Retrospective. The exhibition will be on display from August 24—September 26, 2026. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed Saturday and Sunday).