VAN WERT__The visiting Bluffton High School volleyball team lost a key three-set league match to Northwest Conference rival Lincolnview on Tuesday evening, Sept. 29.
The opponents entered the battle with almost identical overall and league records.
The Pirate girls fell to 11-6 overall and 3-2 in NWC play with the 25-17, 25-21, 25-22 defeat.
The Lancers improved to 11-5 overall and 4-1 in the NWC after the win that vaulted them into a second-place tie in the league standings with Columbus Grove behind Crestview (4-0).
MEDIA RELEASE__ Bluffton University will celebrate Homecoming and Alumni Weekend Oct. 2-4, honoring 100 years of being Beavers. Alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents and friends of the university are invited to return to campus for a weekend of celebration, connection and tradition.
Here comes October 2026 and a month full of Bluffton Public Library events and activities. The library's newsletter, below, lists all programs for children, youth and adults.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) and the Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE) invite photographers of all experience levels to showcase the beauty, character, and community spirit of Bluffton through the 2026 Bluffton Photo Competition.
There will be cash prizes for the top three photo selections. First place: $500, Second place: $300; Third place: $200.
The Village of Bluffton Council held its regular meeting on Monday, September 28, with Mayor Rich Johnson presiding. (See Council Packet for supporting materials)
ADMINISTRATION REPORT
Progress reports from Village Administrator Jesse Blackburn and Assistant Administrator Bryan Lloyd included the following items.
FROM BSC HAPPENINGS__ The Bluffton Senior Center will hold it's monthly October meeting on Monday, October 12 at the Senior Center. Debbie Brennemann from Norwoods Cafe will cater the meal. The menu will be ham loaf, cheesy potatoes, green beans and dessert.
BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School boys golf team finished a solid fourth at the eight-team Northwest Conference tournament at the Bluffton Golf Club on Monday, September 28.
The twice-delayed annual tournament was originally postponed from Thursday, Sept. 17 due to hard rain and very wet course conditions. It was again postponed on Sept. 22 because of soggy grounds.
