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By Marlena Ballinger/Photos from Facebook

Local and regional performers are preparing for Bluffton's Play Music on the Porch Day (a.k.a. PorchFest) on August 29. This worldwide movement encourages people to spend the day outdoors, visiting with neighbors while playing or listening to music.

For a complete lineup and a map of where the bands will be playing, visit the event Facebook page.

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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

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Carolyn Sue (Ungericht) Corle, 95, of Van Wert, died on Monday, August 24, 2026, at Vancrest of Van Wert.

She was born on June 18, 1931, in Connersville, Indiana, to Frank and Eva Ungericht, who preceded her in death. On June 28, 1951, she married Jack Edward Corle, who also preceded her in death.

She retired from Ohio Northern University, where she served as Director of Off-Campus Housing. She had formerly worked for the Hamilton County School District and had been a doctor's assistant in Ansonia, Ohio.

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Morning AgClips reports that Niese Ag LLC of Pandora, Ohio, was selected as the first-place winner of the 2026 Red Gold Stewardship award, an honor for growers who value improving soil health and water quality.

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MEDIA RELEASE__Raj Biyani, chief innovation officer at Goshen College, will present “Demystifying AI Through a Liberal Arts Lens: An Introduction” at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, in Yoder Recital Hall.

Biyani will explore artificial intelligence through the perspective of a liberal arts education, connecting the technology to history, geography and politics.

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By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School volleyball team lost a tough three-setter to visiting Shawnee in a non-league match on Monday, August 24.

The Pirate girls fell to 1-2 after the defeat. Shawnee improved to 1-1 with the 25-21, 25-17, 25-22 win.

Camryn Fruchey led Bluffton with eight kills. Karlie Lora knocked down seven kills. Lora also served up two aces and came up with three blocks.            

Gracie Warren smacked five kills and mustered up 14 digs. Taylin Goldman contributed five kills.

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