NAPOLEON__The Bluffton High School boys basketball team overcame a 12-point halftime deficit by blowing out Coldwater in the second half to win their Div. V Northwest 2 district semifinal 51-40 on Tuesday, March 3 at Napoleon.
The Pirates trailed 26-14 at halftime after a cold first 16 minutes. But Bluffton turned the momentum with a 13-3 third period to pull within 29-27 heading to the final quarter.
The following nine land transfers took place in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District for the month of February 2026 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
Commercial
148 N MAIN ST - 2/5/2026 - $182,500 - Other retail structures - From KIRK RENTAL PROPERTIES LLC to AVELOW PROPERTIES LLC
18865 COUNTY RD 15 - 2/13/2026 - $67,500 - COMMERCIAL WAREHOUSES - From Steve & Melissa Ritter and James & Jane Smith to Steve and Melissa Ritter
The following Bluffton Senior Center travel opportunities were announced in the March 2026 Happenings newsletter.
COACH TRIPS WITH TONYA
Scavenger Hunt Trip | June 3, 2026
Come visit the American Sign Museum and Jungle Jim's International Market. There will be a guided tour of both and have a scavenger hunt. In between a lunch at Tickle Pickle. Cost is $125 due at sign up. Departs 6:45 a.m. Level 3 lots of walking. First day to sign up March 20, last day May 1.
Donald 'Don' R. Martin, 93, passed away March 2, 2026, at the Meadows of Ottawa.
Don was born July 18, 1932, in Belmore, OH, to Harold and Alice (LaRue) Martin who preceded him in death. On March 15, 1952, he married Ilo R. Martin who preceded him in death on May 7, 2023.
FROM BLUFFTON SCHOOLS NOTIFICATIONS__Bluffton High School wrestling team members Ronald Kaufman, Branden Cross, Hephaestion Weyer, Jesus Rivera and Mason Shank have advanced to the OHSAA D3 District Tournament.
They will wrestle on Friday, March 6 at 4 p.m. at Rossford High School. Doors open at 3 p.m.
Tickets must be purchased online at https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets or with a QR code at the gate. Adults $10, Students $5 No cash tickets will be available.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton High School Orchestra received an Excellent rating at the Ohio Music Educators Association State Orchestra Adjudicated Event held at Perrysburg High School on Friday, February 27, 2026.
The orchestra is under the direction of Rachael E. Lewis and performed in class B. The performance included "An English Folksong" arranged by Terry McQuilkin, "Lullaby" by William Hofeldt, and "M to the Third Power" by Carold Nunez.
FROM BLUFFTON SCHOOLS TEXT/EMAIL__On March 3 at 7:30 p.m.: Boys Basketball OHSAA D5 District Semifinal game vs Coldwater at Napoleon High School.
Tickets must be purchased online at https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets or with a QR code at the gate. Adults $10, Students $5 No cash tickets will be available.
FROM BSC HAPPENINGS__It has been so cold outside and some say inside. But it is always cozy and warm in the Senior Center. Staff encourage community members to come in and share suggestions for additional programs they would like to see offered.
A variety of activities are planned throughout March:
