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Published October 01ICYMI: September 2026 Bluffton Icon Highlights
By Paula Pyzik Scott Here in electronic form and soon to be available in print are the September 2026 Bluffton Icon Highlights. This issue includes 20 articles from the 172 items posted on BlufftonIcon.com during the past month. Highlights will be delivered for in-house reading…
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Published October 01Bluffton Police answer 672 calls for service in August 2026
Police Chief Ryan Burkholder has issued the Bluffton Police Department activity summary for August 2026. With 672 total calls for service, the department conducted 34 traffic stops and responded to 6 criminal complaints, including 1 no operator's license, 1 domestic violence, 1…
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Published October 01Pressure: Beets for the heart
Health By Karen Kier, Pharmacist On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team In September of 1982, Billy Joel released his single titled Pressure. The song hit number 20 on the charts in the United States. The lyrics describe the pressure one applies when trying to write or create to…
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Published October 01Can you bake a winning pie?
By Paula Pyzik Scott My Mom’s apple pie is definitely among the top five Pyzik family recipes that I continue to make for both flavor and nostalgia. So when Bluffton’s America 250 committee announced an apple pie-making contest, I was all in. But when was the last time I made…
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Published October 01BHS Junior Class fundraiser for Post Prom
Living in Bluffton MEDIA RELEASE__During the October 2 Homecoming football game vs. Lima Central Catholic, the Bluffton High School Junior class will be selling 50/50 raffle tickets and beef raffle tickets as a Post Prom fundraiser. Game time is 7:00 p.m.
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Published October 01Beaver and Pirate homecoming doubleheader
During the weekend of October 2-4, Bluffton will celebrate both Bluffton University and Bluffton High School homecomings. The BHS Homecoming Parade will start at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, October 2. Pictures above include: The Bluffton High School 2026 Homecoming Court: Front Row Left…
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Published September 30Pirate volleyball loss vs. Lincolnview
Sports By Cort Reynolds VAN WERT__The visiting Bluffton High School volleyball team lost a key three-set league match to Northwest Conference rival Lincolnview on Tuesday evening, Sept. 29. The opponents entered the battle with almost identical overall and league records. The…
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Published September 30Village of Bluffton meetings announced, Oct. 1-Nov. 2
Public Meetings The following Village of Bluffton meetings have been scheduled and will be held at Town Hall: Pedestrian Pathway Board on Thursday, October 1 at noon. Tree Commission on Tuesday, October 6 at 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting on Monday, October 12 at 7:00 p.m. Utilities…
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Published September 30100 years of being Beavers: 2026 Bluffton University Homecoming, Oct. 2-4
MEDIA RELEASE__ Bluffton University will celebrate Homecoming and Alumni Weekend Oct. 2-4, honoring 100 years of being Beavers. Alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents and friends of the university are invited to return to campus for a weekend of celebration, connection and…
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Published September 30Check out October 2026 BPL Update
Here comes October 2026 and a month full of Bluffton Public Library events and activities. The library's newsletter, below, lists all programs for children, youth and adults. October 2026 Bluffton Public Library Update Subscribe to the library newsletter here Bluffton Public…
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Published September 30Final call for for Bluffton photos contest
Business Deadline October 1 / Prizes announced MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) and the Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE) invite photographers of all experience levels to showcase the beauty, character, and community spirit of Bluffton through the…
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Published September 30Bluffton Council recap: Purchase of Marsh Run acres approved
By Paula Pyzik Scott The Village of Bluffton Council held its regular meeting on Monday, September 28 , with Mayor Rich Johnson presiding. (See Council Packet for supporting materials) ADMINISTRATION REPORT Progress reports from Village Administrator Jesse Blackburn and Assistant…