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Published 17 hours agoBluffton Presbyterian hosts community-wide Socktober drive
Living in Bluffton MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton Presbyterian Church invites the community to join in a Socktober drive throughout October and provide new socks for individuals and families who need them most. Donations of new socks in any size and style are welcome, from socks for…
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Published 15 hours agoBulldog volleyball wins Cory Invite
By Cort Reynolds / Photos by Mark Andreasen RAWSON__The Ada High School volleyball team won the seven-team Cory-Rawson Invitational tournament on Saturday, Sept. 26 The Bulldogs began by defeating Holgate, and then edged Lima Temple Christian in the championship match. The…
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Published September 27Pirate football shuts out Spencerville
Sports By Cort Reynolds BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School football team shellacked visiting Spencerville 61-0 in a Northwest Conference mismatch on Friday, Sept. 25. The Pirates raced to a 47-0 halftime lead over the winless Bearcats and cruised to victory. The Pirates improved…
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Published September 27Pirate girls cross country 9th at Van Wert meet
Sports Prothro 28th of 164 in boys meet By Cort Reynolds VAN WERT__The Bluffton High School boys and girls cross country team competed at the annual Ohio Health Invitational meet at the Van Wert Fairgrounds course on Saturday, Sept. 26. BOYS Pirate sophomore Atticus Prothro was…
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Published September 27Pirate girls soccer shut out by Elida
Sports By Cort Reynolds LIMA__The visiting Bluffton High School girls soccer team lost to Elida 3-0 in a non-league match on Saturday, Sept. 26. The Pirate girls fell to 5-6 with the road loss. The Bulldogs improved to 8-0-2 after the clean-sheet win. Elida scoring ace Lexie Good…
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Published 6 hours agoAlan K. Yoder, O.D., 86, owned Family Eye Care Clinic of Bluffton
Alan K. Yoder, O.D., 86, of Bluffton, died on the morning of September 28, 2026 at the Frieda House at Willow Ridge (Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio). Alan Yoder was born on January 22, 1940, in Berne, Indiana to the late Albert and Ellen (Liechty) Yoder. On September 17,…
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Published 6 hours agoI-75 lane restrictions in Hancock County, Sept. 28-Oct. 2
Regional news FROM FACEBOOK__The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced there will be various locations along I-75 in Hancock County (from North Baltimore to Bluffton) wil daytime lane closures for pavement repairs during Sept. 28-October 2. Please be alert, watch for…
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Published 8 hours agoTravis Michael Swank, 40, was a salesman
Travis Michael Swank, 40, passed away on September 27, 2026, at the Ohio State University-Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. Travis was born November 24, 1985, in Bluffton to Jeff and Kim (Funk) Swank. On February 10, 2012, he married Kayla (Hughes) Swank. Obituaries
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Published 17 hours agoNetVUE panel highlights chaplaincy, vocation and meaningful work
MEDIA RELEASE__For Bluffton University alumni working in chaplaincy, vocation is found in the relationships they build, the care they provide and the opportunity to support people through life's most difficult moments. During a NetVUE panel, four alumni shared their experiences…
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Published September 26October Business Collective with Bluffton Food Pantry
Events MEDIA RELEASE__The October Business Collective Networking Night will include a presentation by the Bluffton Food Pantry. Business owners and managers are invited to join on October 1 from 4:00–6:00 p.m. at 1861 Wine Lounge. Please bring a donation for the Bluffton Food…
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Published September 25Bluffton Icon headlines, Sept. 25
Regional news New content on www.BlufftonIcon.com , Friday, September 25 Fall Festival activities are all over Bluffton, Sept. 26 Clay, community, and the classroom Pirate volleyball loss vs. Crestview
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Published September 25Pirate volleyball loss vs. Crestview
Sports By Cort Reynolds CONVOY__The visiting Bluffton High School volleyball team lost in three sets to Northwest Conference foe Crestview to snap their seven-match win streak on Thursday, Sept. 24. The Pirate girls dropped to 10-5 overall and 3-1 in NWC play after suffering…