OCT 21 MEDIA RELEASE__Alexis Rippel '27, an honors student majoring in biology and chemistry, will share her research findings during a Forum titled "Exploring Diabetes Research: My Project within Ohio University's DISIRE Program" at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4, in Musselman Library's Reading Room.
Happy Monday, Blufftonites! Here are BlufftonIcon.com's top stories from the week that was, October 20-26. For a chronological look Icon content, visit blufftonicon.com/archive.
The Bluffton High School football team has finished the 2025 season tied for sixth with Attica Seneca East (7-3) in the final Div. VI, Region 22 rankings after suffering their second defeat in their season finale. Bluffton is the seventh seed.
The top four teams in each region receive a first-round bye, while teams ranked five through 12 play in the first round.
Castalia Margaretta finished first (9-1) in region 22, followed by Hopewell-Loudon (9-1) and Archbold (8-2).
A star-spangled red, white and blue Little Free Library is now located on the west side of S. Main St. near Bentley Rd. This installation by the property owners was recently approved by Bluffton Council. Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization based in Saint Paul, Minnesota: "Our mission is to be a catalyst for building community, inspiring readers, and expanding book access for all through a global network of volunteer-led Little Free Library book-sharing boxes." This Bluffton location is ready for you to take a book or leave a book.
COLUMBUS GROVE__The visiting Bluffton High School football team lost a 48-38 seesaw battle to Columbus Grove in their rivalry battle to decide the Northwest Conference title on Friday, October 24 at Clymer Stadium.
The Pirates came back time and time again but were unable to overcome two kickoff returns for touchdowns, some missed two-point conversions and the potent Bulldog offense.
