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UPDATED__James Raymond Harrod, Jr., 64, passed away on November 9, 2026, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. Jim was born October 8, 1962, in Lima, Ohio to the late James and Marilyn (Cunningham) Harrod, who preceded him in death.
Local businesses, community leaders, and individuals called on to make investment in youth
MEDIA RELEASE__Generous community support brought in an impressive 659 pairs of socks during the community-wide Socktober drive sponsored by Bluffton Presbyterian Church.
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton Elementary School has released the following honor roll for the first quarter of the 2026-2027 school year for grades 4-5.
All A Honor Roll:
4th Grade :
Easton Hammon, Elyze Hefner, Eden Pritchett, Emmerson Shoemaker, Wynn Walker
FROM FACEBOOK__1990 Bluffton High School valedictorian Mike Reichenbach is the Lieutenant Governor-elect for the State of South Carolina, following the November 3 General Election. He is the son of Edward and the late Shirley Reichenbach.
Poor Clare at Ramseyer Auditorium, Nov. 12-15
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University will present Poor Clare, a play by Chiara Atik, Nov. 12-15 in Ramseyer Auditorium, College Hall.
Bluffton High School has announced the following Honor Roll for the first quarter of 2026-27 for grades 9-12.
9th Grade – All A
Wyatt Amstutz, Barrett Benroth, Adrian Birnesser, Jillian Blackburn, Clara Brauen, Thayne Bricker, Landon Byers, Emma Clevidence, Wyatt Conley, Aliza Davis, Easton Dunifon, Caleb Fifer, Warren Gaertner, Breydan Glick, Alenah Gordon-Hancock, Amelia Hoehn, Kinzi Koogler, Peyton Lieurance, Jonathan McKanna, Aspen Norris, Eva Nygaard, Elinor Norie Parrish, Addison Rieman, Ethan Roby, Addilyn Shoemaker, Claire Snyder, Abram Steiner, Emery Thiel, Leo Weyer
MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly breakfast meeting on Friday, November 13, 2026. The meeting will be held at 7:00 a.m. on the third floor of the Town Hall.
Stories Posted This Week
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- Veterans invited to Bluffton American Legion programs on Veterans Day
- James Raymond Harrod, Jr., 64, was a PGA professional
- Nathan Ulrey, 46, served in the Navy Seabees
- Letter: Thank you, Coach Richards
- Big Brothers Big Sisters launches 2026 year-end giving campaign
- Socktober drive collected 659 pairs for local distribution
- Jeanne Previte, 80, owned and operated Jeanne's Kitchen
- Bluffton Elementary Honor Roll for 1st Quarter 2026-2027
- Lego scarecrow earns GROB top honors from voters
- Former Blufftonite is lieutenant governor-elect of South Carolina
- University to stage costume drama that mixes emotion, humor and contemporary references
- Bluffton High School Honor Roll for 1st quarter of 2026-2027
- Nov. 13 chamber program on Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
Monday, November 9, 2026
- Healing and life beyond incarceration explored at Forum
- Nov. 12 opportunity to learn Mahjong
- Door hanger craft class at Pandora library, November 17
- BPL after school movie, November 16
- Hailey's Wellness and Massage provide chair massages at Senior Center
- Bluffton area Women in Business Meeting November 19
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Pirates Essinger and Gatchel finish cross country season at OHSAA Championships
- Nov. 7 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
- Pirate football hits Archbold roadblock in playoff loss
- Forum: Vaughn explores biblical and multicultural accounts of spirits and exorcism
- Bluffton University relaunches Leadership Development Program with NetVUE grant support
- Weekend Doctor: When distraction becomes the default
Friday, November 6, 2026
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