MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University is pleased to announce that alumni Hannah (Kehr ‘07) Heinzekehr will address the graduating class during the 2026 Commencement ceremony on May 2 in the Sommer Center.
Heinzekehr serves as senior program director for strategic communications in the Office of the President at the University of Notre Dame. In this role, she leads communications efforts, supports major events and strategic initiatives, and manages special projects in service to the President.
FROM BLUFFTON SCHOOLS NOTIFICATIONS__High School Boys Basketball will play in the OHSAA D5 District Final game vs. Margaretta on Friday, March 6 at 7 p.m. at Lakota High School (5200 Co Rd 13, Kansas, OH 44841).
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.
Mezzosoprano Julia Szabo of Bluffton is performing with the University of Findlay Chorus on it's third European tour under the direction of SeaHwa Jung. Pictured here, Szabo performs with the chorus in Ravenstein, Germany. She sings solo portions of the seven-part choral work "Feel the Spirit."
FROM OHIODNR.GOV__The State of Ohio is reminding residents that Ohio Revised Code 1503.18 prohibits most open burning in unincorporated areas in March, April, May, October, and November between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. This code is under the authority of the Ohio Division of Forestry.
Local governments or fire departments may have local burn rules established. It is good practice to check with these local entities prior to conducting open burns.
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
