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Susan K. Sturgess-Meyers, age 60, of Ada, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at her home. 

She was born on May 9, 1965 in Lima, Ohio to Glenn and Sharon (Wahlie) Deringer.  Her father, Glenn survives in Bluffton and her mother, Sharon preceded her in death. On March 15, 2006 Susan married Brad Sturgess-Meyers and he survives in Ada. 

Also surviving is her son, Josh Sturgess-Meyers of Ada; brother, Robert (Carol) Deringer; and sister, Debbie (Jeff) Johnson. 

Susan worked for Whirlpool Corporation, Findlay as a safety coordinator.  

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Provided by Katherine Hohenbrink 

Nineteen members of the Bluffton Cattle Club competed in the 2025 Allen County Fair. The group is directed by Alan Begg and Ashely Zeller.

RESULTS

Riley Herriman

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Provided by Robyn Bible

In the 2025 Allen County Fair baton and flag competition, several Bluffton area high school students won first and second place honors. The competition took place on August 23.

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  • 1st place, written by Ellie Hartzler. Team: Madison Beasley, Brooklyn Nance, Ellie Hartzler, Ellie Roby, Calliope Buckell, Katie Galant and Leah Shadle

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  • 1st place, Brooklynn Bible

Flag Group

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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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