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Compiled by Paula Pyzik Scott

The following seven land transfers took place in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District in August 2025 as reported on the websites of Allen County Auditor Rachael S. Gilroy and Hancock County Auditor Charity A. Rauschenberg.

ADDRESS - BUYER - SALE DATE - PRICE - LAND USE

AGRICULTURAL LAND
Columbus Grove Rd  - Steiner, David R & Kathleen R - 8/28/2025 - $75,000 - Agr vacant land
Columbus Grove Rd - Muceus, Thomas Kristian & Shannon Renae - 8/12/2025 - $50,000 - Agr vacant land

RESIDENTIAL
174 E Elm St - Halcomb, Shane & Jennifer - 8/13/2025  - $170,000 - Single family dwlg
216 E Jefferson St - Murphy, Phillip A - 8/8/2025 - $80,000 - Single family dwlg
7560 Lugabill Rd - Swank, Lauren S & Kyle J 8/13/2025 - $210,000 - Single family dwlg Unplat
503 N Main St - Cabrera, Enrique Perez & Brenda Guadalupe Mora Chiquete  - 8/12/2025 - $159,900 - Single family dwlg
105 Parkview - Dr Romero Beth A Trustee 8/20/2025 - $40,000 - Residential vacant land

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By Paula Pyzik Scott
Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon editor

I grew up in a state north of Ohio where school began after Labor Day. So when the Icons start providing sports and school related items in early to mid-August it still gives me something of a jolt and I feel sorry for those who are thinking “Let me enjoy summer while it lasts!” 

But I’m ready for some fall weather, the excitement of football weekends with Pirate and Beaver Homecomings on the horizon, and the renewed peace and quiet of my home office–at least on the Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays when my husband is teaching.

August 2025 Highlights from BlufftonIcon.com include some summer favorites–National Night Out and Bluffton History Day–as well as previews of fall attractions–BHS football and the Suter Corn Maze.

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Giesige throws 6 TDs, runs for 1

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School football team raced to a big early lead and handily defeated visiting rival Pandora-Gilboa 48-14 on Friday, August 29 at Harmon Field.

The Pirates improved to 2-0 with the non-league victory, while P-G fell to 1-1 with the surprisingly lopsided loss.

Bluffton junior quarterback Tayte Giesige tossed four first-half touchdowns, three to Lleyton Miller, as the Pirates built an insurmountable 42-7 lead at halftime. 

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By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON__The host Bluffton High School girls soccer team scored early but lost to undefeated Celina 2-1 on Saturday, August 30 at Steinmetz Field.

The Bluffton girls fell to 1-3 with the non-league defeat. WBL power Celina improved to 6-0-1 after the win.

Pirate Mya McDougle found the back of the net in the fifth minute on an assist by Samantha Rueller.

The Bulldogs tied it on a goal in the 25th minute, and the game remained knotted up 1-1 at the half.

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By Cort Reynolds

COLUMBUS GROVE – The Bluffton High School cross country teams competed in the Red Division race of the large Columbus Grove Invitational on Saturday, August 30.

Pirate freshman Atticus Prothro finished 65th in 18:26.6 to post the top Bluffton boys showing. Freshman Tessa Tarplee finished 72nd in a time of 22:23.9 to pace the Pirate girls in the Red Division race.

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