By Cort Reynolds / Photo from Bluffton Pirates Facebook
UPDATED __The Bluffton girls cross country team and three Pirate boys competed at regional meets on Saturday, Oct. 31 in Tiffin.
Pirate harriers Levin Essinger and Xandra Gatchel advanced to the state meet next Saturday with strong showings.
Pirate Levin Essinger finished 15th in the boys' race with a time of 16:43 to advance to the state meet. Gatchel finished in 23rd place in the girls' race with a time of 19:55 to make it to Fortress Obetz on Nov. 7.
FROM BSC HAPPENINGS__Traveling with Tonya and Debbie from the Bluffton Senior Center, 132 N. Main, can take you all over the world. See brochures in the office for more details.
COACH TRIPS WITH TONYA
The Splendor of the South, March 7-13, 2027
Become immersed in true Southern hospitality as you discover the rich history, coastal beauty and unforgettable charm of South Carolina and Georgia. Discover Charleston, Augusta, Savannah and Beaufort.
FROM BPL NEWSLETTER: The Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main, will host a Holiday Gift Silent Auction Fundraiser beginning on November 2 and continuing through November 25. All proceeds will benefit the library and community.
A great way to make a dent in your holiday shopping, the auction will include a "Buy Now" price or the option to bid on the items. Those wanting to take an item home the same day may take advantage of the "Buy Now" option.
Only cash or check is accepted and anonymous bidding is an option.
FROM BSC HAPPENINGS__The Bluffton Senior Center, 132 N. Main, has announced the following opportunities for November 2026.
SCAVENGER HUNT
A scavenger hunt will be held through November. Participate by finding a little Jesus to turn in for a Christmas surprise. One prize per person per day.
BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School football team out-gunned visiting Creston Norwayne 63-42 in a record-setting Div. V, Region 18 first-round playoff shootout at Harmon Field on Friday, October 30.
Pirate senior running back Parker Lovell rushed for program single-game records of 458 yards and eight touchdowns to pace the victors.
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University has unveiled its OIO (Orthopaedic Institute of Ohio) Human Performance Lab, a renovated learning space designed to provide students with hands-on experiences that connect classroom instruction with professional practice.
Made possible through the generosity of alumni, community partners and friends of the university, the lab supports Bluffton’s commitment to experiential learning and career preparation.
