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Production offers a modern take on the story of St. Clare of Assisi

Bluffton University

/ Oct 16, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University Theatre has announced the cast and production team for its fall play, “Poor Clare” by Chiara Atik.

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Gary Roger Bishop, 85, worked for Marathon Oil

Obituaries

/ Oct 18, 2026

Gary Roger Bishop, 85, passed away on October 17, 2026. He was born September 2, 1941 in Canton, Ohio to the late Roger B. and Daun J. (Slusser) Bishop.

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Pirate football wallops Fort Loramie

Sports

/ Oct 18, 2026

Showdown vs. Grove in week 10

By Cort Reynolds

FORT LORAMIE__The visiting Bluffton High School football team built a big early cushion and blew out Fort Loramie 48-13 in a Northwest Conference clash Friday, Oct. 16.

Bluffton raced to a 28-0 lead early in the second period and extended the margin to a commanding 41-7 by halftime.

The Pirates improved to 8-1 overall and 5-1 in the NWC after the resounding road win.

The Redskins fell to 5-4 overall and 3-3 in NWC action following the home defeat.

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Obituary for Beverly Millager, 88

Obituaries

/ October 18, 2026

Beverly Millager, 88, passed away October 18, 2026 at Willow Ridge-Betty House in Bluffton.

Arrangements are pending at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

Midwest Electric promotes Klaus to Manager of Operations and Engineering

Business

/ October 18, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__Midwest Electric has promoted Chad Klaus to Manager of Operations and Engineering. Klaus has been with Midwest Electric since 2004 and has spent the last 11 years as a crew leader.