COLUMBUS GROVE__The Bluffton High School girls soccer team clinched at least a share of their second straight Northwest Conference title with a 2-2 tie in their showdown at fellow-league unbeaten Columbus Grove on Monday, Oct. 5.
Coach Brendon Matthews posted, “Came back from being down two goals in the process and showed some great character.”
In this column, I have written about the greatest sports teams at Bluffton High School I have seen, the greatest coaches there that I have rubbed elbows with when I taught there, and some great BHS athletes I have seen in action. This is based on my attending Bluffton Exempted Village Schools for 12 years, graduating, and being a Pirate fan up to the present.
This column might be my favorite. It is about a person who, in my opinion, was a most amazing person, and the greatest teacher I ever knew. She is Mrs. Margaret Weaver. Teaching Latin when I arrived as a mathematics teacher at Bluffton High School, she became a close friend. We even shared the same classroom my first year at Bluffton.
FROM BPL UPDATES__The Bluffton Public Library is looking for people who want to showcase their collections or highlight a cause in the display case next to the front desk.
Show off what you collect, create or are passionate about or help provide awareness or resources for others in the community. The library staff can provide more information.
The September display featured items found in returned library books. Cat display coming soon in recognition of National Cat Day, October 29.
The following 9 land transfers took place in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District for the month of September 2026 as reported on the websites of Allen County Auditor Rachael S. Gilroy and Hancock County Auditor Charity A. Rauschenberg.
Address - Sale Date - Sale Price - Land Use - Owner - From/To
Residential
251 S LAWN AVE - 9/2/2026 - $295,000 - Single family Dwlg - From Edward Reichenbach to Nathan & Rachel Davis
100 SALLY LN - 9/9/2026 - $259,900 - Condominium Residential Unit - From Jerry Cupples to Betty Augsburger
