By Paula Pyzik Scott

Ryan Dunlap, the elementary PE teacher at Bluffton Schools, has been awarded the Ohio School Boards Association's Northwest Region Humanitarian Award. Bluffton School Board member Jeremy Scoles explains, "This prestigious award recognizes individuals who demonstrate the ethics of kindness, benevolence and sympathy in their schools and communities."

The presentation took place at North Baltimore High School on October 8.

The Village of Bluffton has issued the following community message regarding 2026 fall leaf pickup:

Traditional leaf pickup is scheduled to begin the last week of October (26-30). Until then, or until further notice, do not place leaves at the curb unless they are in biodegradable bags.

MEDIA RELEASE__It's that time of year when we have cooler temps and the ground is still warm enough for Barefoot Walks. Let's enjoy the outdoors and connect with nature by taking off our shoes!

Join Daisy Sutkay as she leads a barefoot nature walk in the Bluffton University Nature Preserve. Feel the ground as you walk to better connect with the natural world. All are welcome. Meet at the parking lot by the Moyer Nature Center. Tea and cookies will be provided after the walk.

Three walks are scheduled:

Wed, Oct 14 at 6:00-7:00 p.m. 

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MEDIA RELEASE__The Women in Business meeting will be held on the third floor of the Town Hall on Wednesday, October 15 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

FROM FACEBOOK__ The Bluffton High School Leo Club is collecting used eyeglasses as part of the global mission of Lions Club International to combat blindness.

Collection dates are through Friday, October 16.

MEDIA RELEASE__The Swiss Community Historical Society will present Night at the Museum on Saturday, October 24 from 6:00-8:00  p.m. Meet historic characters from the Swiss Settlement as you tour Swiss Heritage Center exhibits. 

MEDIA RELEASE__Ron Bowerman will conduct a woodcarving workshop at the Swiss Heritage Center on October 19, 20 and 21 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School volleyball team was seeded fourth in the Div. V Northwest 1 Seneca East district in their recent tournament draw.

The following results are from October 6-11 of the Bluffton University 2026-27 athletics season as reported on www.BlufftonBeavers.com:

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By Cort Reynolds

BELLEFONTAINE__The visiting Bluffton High School boys soccer team blanked Bellefontaine 2-0 in a non-league match Saturday at Accusport Stadium. 

FROM BPL UPDATES__Teens in grades 6 through 12 are invited to meet up with friends after school at the Bluffton Public Library to watch a movie. Students will meet downstairs in the large activity room, starting at 3:30 p.m. Movies will be played on Monday, October 19 and November 16.

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