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WIP Wednesday: Playful scene in Pandora cafe

People

/ Aug 19, 2026

Bluffton art workshop leader Hannah Warwick transformed Pandora's Nook Cafe and Bakery with a playful, kid-friendly mural using a rainforest theme. Warwick notes that it took three days to create the bold, modern leaves on a background of blue, orange and yellow.

Been working on a project that required a little extra creativity, sweat equity or stick-to-it-tivness? (Or know someone who has?) Share the before, during and afters with [email protected].

Pirate boys soccer beats powerhouse Trojans

Sports

/ Aug 19, 2026

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON__The Bluffton boys soccer team defeated visiting Botkins 3-1 in a non-league match on Tuesday, August 18 at Steinmetz Field. The team is coached by Dan Lee.

The Pirates improved to 1-1 with the win, while the Trojans dropped o 0-1 with the defeat.

Botkins has made it to the regional semifinals in each of the last two seasons, and has compiled a 33-5-4 over the last two years.

The Bluffton goals were scored by Gavin Amstutz, Emekka Bo Smith and Chase Kelly.

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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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Aug. 20 program on Monarch butterflies

Events

/ August 19, 2026

FROM FACEBOOK__Come learn about the life cycle of Monarch Butterflies with speaker Cindy Basinger, owner of Backyard Perennials.

This free event will be at the Bluffton Community Garden, 9900 S. Main St. Please bring a chair and a friend.

Two new teachers introduced at Trinity Lutheran School

Regional news

/ August 19, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__Trinity Lutheran School, 105 Allen Street, Jenera, is welcoming two new teachers.

Pirate golfers win wet NWC tri

Sports

/ August 19, 2026

By Cort Reynolds

LIMA__The Bluffton High School boys golf team shot well to win a soggy Northwest Conference triangular match at The Oaks Golf Club on Tuesday, August 18.

Pirate volleyball drops opener to Ottoville

Sports

/ August 19, 2026

By Cort Reynolds

OTTOVILLE__The visiting Bluffton High School volleyball team lost a four-set match at Ottoville in their season opener Tuesday.

Pirate girls tennis blanked by Shawnee

Sports

/ August 19, 2026

By Cort Reynolds

LIMA__The visiting Bluffton High School girls tennis team lost 5-0 at powerhouse Shawnee on Tuesday, August 18.

The Pirate girls dropped to 2-1 after suffering their first loss of the season.

Pirate girls soccer loss vs. Wapakoneta

Sports

/ August 19, 2026

By Cort Reynolds

WAPAKONETA__The visiting Bluffton High School girls soccer team lost a 1-0 defensive battle to a strong Wapakoneta squad in a non-league showdown on Tuesday night, August 18.