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
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Friday, October 9, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, October 9
- Pirate girls soccer loss vs. St. Marys
- Pirate volleyball sweeps Carey
- “The Trumpet Player” sculpture at Bluffton University receives conservation grant
- October 9 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
- Plenty of action at Oct 10 Dillinger robbery reenactment and motorcycle show
- Caitlyn Couch junior piano recital, October 16
- Bluffton community survey opens for Active Transportation Plan
Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines on Thursday, October 8
- St. John Bible Church to host "Refocus on Purpose" workshop
- Royal riches: Gout
- Has Bluffton made a birder out of you?
- BPL Afterschool activity: Curious Kids Club
- Book and pizza tasting at Bluffton Public Library
- Final 50 for 250 performance at BPL
- Walking through the Suter Corn Maze
- Resident feedback sought for Regional Transportation Plan
- Bluffton University honors three for service, achievement and leadership
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting, Friday, Oct. 9
- Fire extinguished at SRK Industries, plant resumed operation same day
- Bluffton girls tie Grove in NWC showdown
- Pirate volleyball falls to powerhouse Patriots
- BHS GOAT: Latin teacher Margaret Weaver
- Library patrons invited to showcase their collections or causes
- September 2026 land transfers in the Bluffton school district