SEPT 26 MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University is honored to announce its recognition as a Top Performer for Social Mobility in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges guidebook. This ranking comes alongside the announcement of being named to the top tier of Midwest Regional Colleges.
This distinction reflects Bluffton’s ongoing commitment to helping students from diverse economic backgrounds achieve academic success and upward mobility. It confirms what we already believe: that access, support and persistent focus on outcomes make a real difference in students’ lives.
Banned Books Week is October 5–11: “Censorship is so 1984. Read for Your Rights.” This year’s theme reminds us that the right to read belongs to all of us, that censorship has no place in contemporary society and that we must defend our rights. Books on display at our library will include materials that have been banned or challenged in libraries, booksellers and schools across the globe. This list is compiled by the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (www.ala.org/bbooks).
SEPT 26 MEDIA RELEASE___With the return of rain to our area, Allen County Public Health reminds residents to protect themselves from diseases spread by mosquitoes, such as West Nile and La Crosse encephalitis.
The Bluffton Scrap Artist Quilters club will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 6 at the Bluffton Senior Center. Pat Rodabaugh will speak to the group about an America 250 quilt project and how members can participate.
Bluffton Scrap Artist Quilters is a club for quilters at any level or ability, and welcomes anyone interested in helping create baby quilts for local foster kids and full size quilts for local veterans. Activities include demonstrations and quilting challenges as well as member show and tell opportunities.
SEPT 26 MEDIA RELEASE__Among Governor's Mike DeWine's appointments on September 26, Sarah Newland of Lima (Allen Co.) was appointed to the Children and Youth Advisory Council for a term beginning September 30, 2025, and continuing at the pleasure of the Governor.
By Lucas McKean, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon, Blanchard Valley Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
For individuals suffering from chronic joint pain, stiffness or mobility issues, joint replacement surgery can be a life-changing solution. Whether caused by arthritis, injury or general wear and tear over time, joint deterioration can severely impact one's quality of life. When conservative treatments like medication, physical therapy or lifestyle changes no longer provide relief, joint replacement offers a path to restored function and renewed independence.
DELPHOS__The visiting Bluffton High School girls soccer team jumped ahead early and shut out Delphos Jefferson 4-0 in a Northwest Conference match at Stadium Park on Thursday, September 25.
With the lopsided win, the Pirate girls stayed undefeated and first in the NWC standings at 5-0. Bluffton improved to 6-7 overall after the victory.
The Wildcats fell to 5-7 overall and 1-2 in NWC play after the loss.
Bluffton’s Keyrsten Kleman scored in the second minute off a Mya McDougle assist, and the Pirates were never headed.
BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School boys soccer team lost 2-1 to visiting Ottawa-Glandorf in a non-league match at Steinmetz Field on Thursday, September 25.
The match was stopped and deemed over just two minutes into the second half due to repeated lightning strikes.
Bluffton fell to 3-8-3 with the defeat. O-G improved to 2-9-3 after the win.
Ottawa-Glandorf’s Carson Kimmel scored in the 15th minute to draw first blood.
OTTAWA__The Bluffton High School boys golf team finished 12th in the 13-team Div. II sectional tournament at Ottawa’s Moose Landing Country Club on Thursday, September 25.
The Pirates totaled 361 strokes. They finished ahead of last-place Fostoria (436).
Ottawa-Glandorf won the sectional team title with just 291 strokes as they captured the first three individual spots. St. Marys came in second with 308, followed by Liberty-Benton (325).
BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School volleyball team lost a three-set bout to visiting Crestview in a battle of Northwest Conference unbeatens on Thursday, September 25.
The Pirate girls fell to 12-6 overall and 4-1 in NWC play with the 25-13, 25-16, 25-22 defeat.
Crestview moved into sole possession of first place in the NWC after the win with a 5-0 record. The Knights also improved to 10-3 overall.
