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A short term inconvenience behind the west side of the 100 block of N. Main St will result in improved safety all winter long. In late September 2025, crews added new drainage to alleyways to reduce the chance of icing.  ◾️ MORE PHOTOS

Homecoming celebrated at Harmon Field

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON – The Bluffton High School football team out-gunned visiting Crestview and standout running back Braxton Leeth 49-34 in a Northwest Conference battle on Homecoming Friday, October 2.

The high-octane win lifted the Pirates into a third-place tie with the Knights in the league standings at 3-1. Bluffton also improved to 6-1 overall.

Crestview fell to 5-2 overall and 3-1 in the NWC after the defeat.

Happy Monday, Blufftonites! Here are BlufftonIcon.com's top stories from the week that was September 29 - October 5. For a chronological look Icon content, visit blufftonicon.com/archive.

SEPTEMBER 29

Pirate football loss vs. Lima Central Catholic

Top stories on Bluffton Icon, Sept. 22-28

SEPTEMBER 30

Robert H. Verb presents The James Webb Space Telescope (R) on Thu., Oct. 23 @ 6:00 p.m. at Bluffton Public Library. Verb, retired U.S. army officer and engineer, will discuss his involvement in the creation of NASA's largest and most powerful telescope: the James Webb Space Telescope. The presentation will include pictures as well as pieces and mineral samples for the audience to look at. There will be time for questions and discussion with the audience. Open to all ages; children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Register in person or online.

FROM PCESC FACEBOOK__A Letter to Our Putnam County Community

From Your Putnam County School Superintendents

Dear Putnam County Residents,

As your local school superintendents, we write to you not as politicians or advocates, but as fellow parents, community members, and stewards of the education system that defines the heart of Putnam County. We share your frustration with rising property taxes.

By Cort Reynolds

CELINA – The Bluffton High School soccer team lost 2-1 at tough non-league foe Celina on Saturday, October 4.

The Pirates led 1-0 at halftime but succumbed to two second half goals by the host Bulldogs.

Bluffton dropped to 4-9-3 overall with the close defeat. Western Buckeye League leader Celina improved to 9-3-3 after the win. 

Bluffton is 2-4-3 on the road and 2-5 at home this season.

The Pirates host Putnam County League power Kalida (9-2-4) in the regular season finale on Thursday, Oct. 9.

 

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