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By Paula Pyzik Scott
Bluffton Icon editor

Linger over news from May 2025 with articles of special and lasting local interest. A print copy is available for viewing at the Bluffton Public Library and is located with other print news.

May 1 Bluffton EMS station staffing goes 24/7 on May 1

May 7 Bluffton voters pass school funding renewal

May 9 Night at the Museum draws a full house at Bluffton Middle School

May 10 2025 Bluffton Trout Derby enjoyed "fowl" weather

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10 Pirates qualify for June 6-7 finals in Columubs

By Cort Reynolds

LEXINGTON__Nine Bluffton track and field individual athletes and one relay team qualified for the state meet with strong performances at the Div. II northwest regional meet on May 29 and 31 in Lexington.

The Bluffton boys claimed the regional team crown with 60 points, beating out 40 other schools. Oak Harbor came in second with 55.5 points, followed by Ottawa-Glandorf (51).   

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The following Honor Roll has been announced by Bluffton High School for the 4th quarter of the 2024-2025 school year.

9th Grade – All A
Owen Armstrong, Mallory Blackburn, Avery Boehm, Peighton Bowers, Owen Brauen, Toby Clevidence, Julia Dawdy, Willow Derstine, Phoebe Edwards-Leeper, Camryn Fruchey, Lane Ginther, Chloe Hanefeld, Klaira Hohenbrink, Micah Lemley, Maelee Miller, Alexis Mummert, Alexander Nance, Ezra Nygaard, Elizabeth Phillips, Isabella Recker, Natalie Richards, Ethan Smith, Joe Spencer, Lilly Swartzmiller, Peyton Worcester

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Ryan Burkholder, Chief of Police, reminds families that driving golf carts in the Village of Bluffton comes with the same regulations as driving a car. You must be 16 years of age and have a drivers license to operate a golf cart. Carts must be inspected for safety features, which can be done by the Village of Pandora police department.

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Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition rewarded regional startup talent and innovation

MAY 30 MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE) is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition, held on April 29. The annual competition highlights emerging entrepreneurs from across the region, showcasing their creativity, commitment, and potential for long-term impact.

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MAY 30 MEDIA RELEASE__Governor Mike DeWine is encouraging Ohioans to take advantage of this year’s Sales Tax Holiday, which is designed to provide meaningful savings for families across the state.

The 2025 Sales Tax Holiday will run for two full weeks, beginning at 12:00 a.m. on Friday, August 1, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, August 14.

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