November 2025

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The Bluffton Public library has announced two scheduling updates:

HUMMIN' AND STRUMMIN' SONG CIRCLE
November-February the library jam session will begin at 5:00 p.m. Bring your acoustic instrument, voice, or listening ears to a friendly, laid-back, song-circle style gathering. Arrive when you can, pull up a chair and join in when you are able! All ages welcome!

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Silent auction through November 26

MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Public Library Holiday Gift Silent Auction is a wonderful way to get your holiday shopping done all while benefiting your library and its community.

Most packages will include a minimum bid and feature a special “Buy Now” price if you’re ready to pay and take it home at that time. Only cash or check is accepted, and anonymous bidding is an option.

Items for bid will be on display around the library, 145 S. Main, so stop by to see what the library has this year!

Auction donors below

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Radio noir comedy brings 1940s detective drama; Prelude performance by One Voice

MEDIA RELEASE__Step back into the golden age of radio with Sam Shovel, Private Eye: Tailor Made for Murder, a hilarious and suspenseful radio noir comedy performed live before a studio audience. This tongue-in-cheek homage to 1940s detective dramas promises mystery, mayhem, and plenty of laughs—complete with onstage sound effects, witty wordplay, and vintage flair.

Set in the smoky world of trench coats, dimly lit alleys and dames with dangerous secrets, Tailor Made for Murder follows hard-boiled detective Sam Shovel as she unravels a case stitched together with double-crosses, sharp suits, and a few too many loose threads. But this isn’t just any detective story—it’s radio theatre done the old-fashioned way, with the audience right there in on the fun.

Performances are Nov. 14 and 15 at 7:00 p.m. on the Bluffton MS Cafetorium stage. General admission seating. Tickets available at the door. Adults $5.00 Students $2.00. Doors open 6:00 p.m.

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By Matt M. Stutz

The OHSAA Division VII, Region 26 Round 2 match-up between the #7 Pandora-Gilboa Rockets (9-3) and #2 North Baltimore Tigers (10-0) featured perfect November weather, fifteen touchdowns, and 105 points scored. P-G’s “Mr Everything” Chase Meyer, scored five touchdowns and an interception, as the Rockets outlasted and upset the Tigers in an offensive shootout 63-42.

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Compiled by Liz Gordon-Handock

The following twelve land transfers took place in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District for the month of October 2025 as reported on the websites of Allen County Auditor Rachael S. Gilroy and Hancock County Auditor Charity A. Rauschenberg.

Address - Sale Date - Sale Price - Land Use - Owner - from… to…

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BLUFFTON

122 N JACKSON ST – 10/3/2025 – $242,500 – Office bldgs – From BISH INVESTMENTS LLC to John C Wagner

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By Steven Pavlock, MLS(ASCP)cm
Director of Laboratory Services, Blanchard Valley Health System

For many people, the idea of having blood drawn can be a source of anxiety or discomfort. Whether part of a routine health check-up or a specific medical test, blood work is essential for diagnosing and monitoring a wide range of health conditions. The good news is that there are simple steps you can take to help ensure your blood draw is as smooth, efficient, and comfortable as possible.

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FROM FACEBOOK__The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that ticket are now on sale for the November 20 Jingle Bell Stroll: "There are a limited number of tickets, so be sure to get yours before it's too late!" Hours for the event are noon-7:00 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased at Polished, The Black Lab Trading Company, roots by Strattons, or Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Company during their regular business hours.

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A public screening of "Unexpected Peace" at 7 p.m.

NOV 4 MEDIA RELEASE__D. Michael Hostetler, award-winning producer, director and communications consultant from Kitchener, Ontario, will present "Making the Documentary Film Unexpected Peace" during Bluffton University's Forum at 11 a.m. on Nov. 18 in Yoder Recital Hall.

Hostetler will introduce the process and vision behind his new documentary, which explores nonviolent and community-based peacebuilding practices that challenge traditional responses to violence.

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The following results are from October 31 - November 6 of the Bluffton University 2025 athletics season as reported on www.BlufftonBeavers.com:

NOVEMBER 1

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FROM LINKEDIN__Ohio Northern Professor Emerita Judith Greavu will have work on view at the Fisher/Wall Art Gallery, Marathon Center for the Arts in Findlay, Ohio. "Beyond Nature's Realm: Eco Explorations" will be exhibited Nov. 3 - Jan. 23, 2026 and an opening reception will be held at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 9.

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