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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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!

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In her final hours, Jeanne Previte looked up at her four children, who were gathered bedside.

“Love each other,” she said softly.

It’s a message they will cherish. And one so many of us could use right now.

Jeanne, who died peacefully at her home in Ada, Ohio on November 7, spent nearly 81 years on this earth never truly appreciating how far her love spread.

It spread, quite often, through food.

Jeanne grew up in a Lebanese household in Detroit. That’s where she met her husband, Peter Previte Sr., who grew up in an Italian family in New Jersey.

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