UPDATE__According to the Village of Bluffton, the road closure on Main St. between Church and Vine previously announced by ODOT has been cancelled for Thursday, October 15.
Frederick Clyde Warren, affectionately known as “Fred,” passed away at his residence in Russells Point, Ohio, on October 10, 2026.
Fred was born in Bluffton, Ohio, to the late John T. and Roberta Warren. At an early age, Fred began working alongside his father at the family’s John Deere dealership, where he developed a lifelong love for equipment and business. He went on to become the youngest International Harvester dealer in the United States and later built a successful career in the plastics industry, founding what is now known as True-2-Form Plastics.
BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School girls soccer team rallied to beat visiting Liberty Center 2-1 in a non-league match on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at Steinmetz Field.
The Pirate girls improved to 7-8-1 after the victory.
Liberty Center’s Tenley Kline netted the first goal in the 27th minute.
Bluffton’s Clara Brauen scored to tie it 1-1 in the 34th minute on an assist by Addilyn Shoemaker. The game was tied 1-1 at halftime.
Pirate Kinzi Koogler tallied the game-winner in the 68th minute from Nora Matthews.
MEDIA RELEASE__Rev. Douglas Day Kaufman, Mennonite pastor and Anabaptist Outreach Specialist for Faith in Place, will present “Finding Good News in Creation” at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, in Yoder Recital Hall.
Amid discouraging environmental news, Kaufman will explore the gospel of all creatures, a 500-year-old teaching about how the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ transform all creation.
The presentation will consider how Christian faith can shape perspectives on creation and offer a message of hope amid today's environmental challenges.
