November 2025

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FROM FACEBOOK__A Holiday Open House event is taking place at many of Bluffton's downtown merchant locations on Friday and Saturday, November 7-8.

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce suggests, "Whether you're shopping for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or looking to snag some deals for next Halloween, you're sure to find just what you need!

"Be sure to follow the downtown merchants' social media pages to see the fun activities they have planned!"

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

October 2025 Highlights from Bluffton, Ohio is an archive of 30 articles selected from 183 published on BlufftonIcon.com. You’ll find fall sports highlights from Bluffton High School, pre-election features on local candidates for council, and the inauguration of J. Alexander Sider, Ph.D., as Bluffton University’s 11th President. (Links below and April-October index HERE.)

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By Liz Gordon-Hancock

Is Bluffton a destination location? Ryan and Jessica Meyer think so. 

The couple bought the True Word Tabernacle church, located at 104 E. Elm Street behind Town Hall, back in February 2023 with the vision of providing unique short- and long-term housing for Bluffton.

Back in 2021, the Meyers opened up a short-term vacation rental in rural Bluffton and were surprised at the immediate demand for the rental. Guests constantly noted there were few if any places to stay in the immediate area, unless you drove to Lima or Findlay. 

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FROM BSC NEWSLETTER__On November 6, the First Mennonite Church will be serving the Community Meal at the Bluffton Senior Center. 

The meal begins at 6 p.m. at 132 N. Main St., Bluffton.

Emmanuel United Church of Christ will be serving the Community Meal on November 20 followed by the Bluffton Area Ministerial Assoc. Thanksgiving Program. Students from Campus Life will also be attending.

 

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Bluffton Elementary School has announced the following 1st Nine Weeks Honor Roll for the 2025-2026 school year.

4th Grade

All A: Lydia Byers, Carolyn Crosser, Alivia Dunlap, Callie Fry, Phoebe Hodges, Beau Sutton, Craig Warner

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By Jami Lovell
Bluffton Food Pantry director

We have had  a lot of community members reaching out to ask how they can help the Food Pantry.  Here are some ways.

  • Organize a food drive (non-persishable items)
  • Organize a paper product drive (toilet paper, paper towels, tissues)
  • Organize a drive for something specific such as:
    • Hygiene items - shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothpaste, women's sanitary items, etc
    • Pet food drive
    • Laundry detergent and dish soap drive 
    • Canned meat drive (this is a more expensive item and we go through a lot)
    • Cereal drive 
    • Boxed meal drive (hamburger or tuna helper, mashed potatoes, stuffing, etc.) 
  • Make a monetary donation to PO Box 52, Bluffton to help us purchase fresh meat, eggs and cheese each month
  • Donate a few canned goods or other items at our drop off location in the first floor stairwell at Bluffton's Town Hall anytime!
  • Adopt a family or individual for Christmas (email [email protected])

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MEDIA RELEASE__Emmanuel United Church of Christ, 8375 Phillips Rd., is hosting a Fish Fry  
Friday on November 14 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. for $12/meal.

This event is carry out only and includes up to 3 pcs of fish, cheesy potatoes, green beans, applesauce and cookie.

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A Bubba C BBQ Chicken BBQ Fundraiser benefiting Bluffton Community Preschool will take place on Thursday, November 20, 4:30-7 p.m. during Bluffton's Jingle Bell Stroll .

Cost is $12/meal and includes 1/2 Chicken, Dinner Roll, 2 Sides.

The meal is Carry-Out Only  at 112 N Main St Bluffton.

Purchase Tickets at the following locations:

  • Black Lab Trading  
  • Polished
  • Roots  
  • Shirley's Popcorn  

Cash or Check Accepted. Order Deadline November 10.  

All Proceeds Go to Bluffton Community Preschool.

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Happy Monday, Blufftonites! Here are BlufftonIcon.com's top stories from the week that was, October 27 - November 2. For a chronological look Icon content, visit blufftonicon.com/archive. 

OCTOBER 27

Full funding for Carlin and Sharon Carpenter Scoreboard Initiative announced

October 23 construction of Bluffton Schools’ artificial turf practice field (video)

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NOV 1 MEDIA RELEASE__The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is reminding everyone to drive cautiously as deer-related crashes tend to rise in early November across Ohio. There is typically an uptick in these types of crashes due to the combination of peak deer breeding season and the end of daylight-saving time.

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