Blufftonites, how will you remember 2025?
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The following 12 articles show some of the people, places and events that stand out among 2025 news and activities in Bluffton.
January: Dick Boehr sings in his 75th Bluffton Messiah
February: Pirate Bowlus advances to OHSAA swim final, Downey swims in prelims /
March: Celebrating Dr. Terry Chappell with Bluffton Family Y gym dedication
April: 100+ Citizens of the Year for 2024 celebrated by Bluffton Lions
May: BHS Class of 2025 speaks of experiences, challenges and cohesiveness
June: Bluffton’s Donaldson wins state 800
July: Proposed BEVS practice field update: Traffic study, storm water, pedestrian access, design details
August: Community Dog Park officially opens as memorial to Katrina Riepenhoff
September: A Bluffton Fall Festival sampling
October: Inauguration of J. Alexander Sider, Ph.D., as Bluffton University’s 11th President
November: Veterans share memories and meaning at 2025 Bluffton High School program
December: Snowy weather blankets 2025 Blaze of Lights
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Stories Posted This Week
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- History Day scavenger hunt with 12 clues
- Remembering the magic of Hankish sweet shop on Aug. 8
- Pirate boys golf opens with a win at Ft. Jennings, 2nd at Royal Invite
- Pirate girls golf opens season with Lincolnview Invite
- WIP Wednesday: Bluffton Scrap Artist Quilters
- July 2026 land transfers in the Bluffton school district
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Monday, August 3, 2026
- Bluffton Free or Reduced Lunch Program signup begins for 2026-2027
- Richland Township appoints new Zoning officials, hiring roads and zoning employees
- 2025-2026 BHS Athletic Boosters fundraiser goes digital
- Chicken BBQ tickets available for August 8, Bluffton History Day
- 2026 PorchFest preview: Amanda Rule, Dylan Spindler, Mason Ault and Piece of Mind