MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton American Legion Post 382 is inviting area veterans to attend the following programs on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11.
1:00 p.m. - Mennonite Memorial Home Chapel, 410 W. Elm St.
2:30 p.m. - Patio room at Maple Crest Senior Living Village, 700 Maple Crest Ct.
Post 392 meets at 7:30 p.m. on 1st and 3rd Mondays, at 405 N. Spring St.
UPDATED__James Raymond Harrod, Jr., 64, passed away on November 9, 2026, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. Jim was born October 8, 1962, in Lima, Ohio to the late James and Marilyn (Cunningham) Harrod, who preceded him in death.
Nathan Aaron Ulrey, 46, passed away unexpectedly on November 7, 2026. He was born on October 10, 1980, in Lima, Ohio, to Jim and Barb (Agin) Ulrey. An athlete throughout his youth, Nate was actively involved in clubs and sports including soccer, basketball, baseball and football. Nate graduated from Ada High School and continued his love of football while briefly attending Albion College in Albion, Michigan.
BHS football Coach Jeff Richards steps down as Football Coach as he takes on the new role of Bluffton Elementary Principal.
By Alex Hanna
Bluffton High School Athletic Director
There are a lot of things that go into being a head football coach that most people never see. We see the games on Friday nights, the wins and losses, and the excitement that comes with a successful season. What we don't always see are the early mornings, the long days, the hours in the weight room, the summer workouts, and all the time spent trying to make young people a little better than they were the day before.
As Coach Richards steps down as the Bluffton Pirates Head Varsity Football Coach, we want to take a moment to simply say thank you.
Local businesses, community leaders, and individuals called on to make investment in youth
MEDIA RELEASE__This holiday season, Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio, Inc. (BBBSWCO) is inviting businesses, community leaders, and individuals to give a gift that can last a lifetime through its 2026 “BIG Futures Start Here” Year-End Giving Campaign.
MEDIA RELEASE__Generous community support brought in an impressive 659 pairs of socks during the community-wide Socktober drive sponsored by Bluffton Presbyterian Church.
At the November 8 worship service, the church held a “Blessing of the Socks,” with socks piled on the communion table and on the floor around it, and even dangling from the pulpit.
Local organizations, including Bluffton Community Assistance Corporation, will receive the socks to distribute to those in need. Thank you to everyone who donated socks or contributed financially!
