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Proud of your pie? Sept. 26 apple pie baking contest

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/ Aug 18, 2026

Edible Art Apple Pie Baking Contest hosted by America 250 in Bluffton

MEDIA RELEASE__If you love baking sweets and apple pies are one of your favorite desserts, then you should find your best recipe and participate in the America 250 in Bluffton Apple Pie Baking Contest on Saturday, September 26 (also Bluffton Fall Festival).

Showcase your pie-baking skills and creativity in a fun and delicious way! Contestants need to submit an entry application, bring their best homemade pie and present it to a panel of judges for evaluation. The criteria for judging include Appearance, Crust, Filling, and Overall Flavor/Taste.

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Submit an application with this online form and bring one homemade apple pie to the 1861 Wine Lounge between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Judging begins at 11:00 a.m.

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Aug. 17 Bluffton School Board recap: Teachers and facilities get ready for the 2026-2027 school year

Public Meetings

/ Aug 18, 2026

Meet the Teacher to be held August 26

By Betsi Werling

The Bluffton School Board met on Monday, August 17, with President Roni Kaufman calling the meeting to order.

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Students will be walking this way

Living in Bluffton

/ Aug 18, 2026

The Village of Bluffton is refreshing crosswalks near the Bluffton Schools in preparation for the start of the 2026-2027 academic year. Bluffton University Beavers began classes on Monday, August 17, while Bluffton Pirates will go back to school after the Allen County Fair, starting on August 31.

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Bluffton panel to explore truth and integrity in the age of AI

Bluffton University

/ August 18, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University will examine the challenges and opportunities surrounding artificial intelligence during its Civic Engagement Theme Panel, “Truth and Integrity in an Age of AI,” at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, in Yoder Recital Hall.