Leo Club supports Bluffton Clean Up
Click to enlarge photo. The new Leo Club from Bluffton High School joined Bluffton Clean Up to remove trash along the Riley Creek from Buckeye Park all the way behind Community Markets. Organizers noted, "It was truly inspiring to see so many young adults stepping up to take care of their town and show such pride in their community." From Bluffton Clean Up Facebook. ◾️
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TORNADO WATCH issued at 9:15 PM EDT WED APR 2 2025
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TORNADO WATCH 103 is in effect until 4:00 AM EDT for the following locations.
Ohio counties included are
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Allen County (11:03 a.m., April 2)
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By Cort Reynolds
ELIDA – The Bluffton High School boys tennis team lost 5-0 at Elida on Tuesday, April 1 as the host Bulldogs swept all 10 sets.
Pirate senior Branson Hilty lost his first singles match 6-1, 6-0.
Photos by Mark Andreasen
By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON – The Bluffton High School softball team lost its home and season opener to unbeaten local rival Ada 12-1 on Tuesday, April 1.
Due to the increased threat of severe weather, Allen County EMA will not be administering the monthly test of the 50 Allen County Community Warning Sirens at noon on April 2, 2025, as was scheduled.
Timothy Cooper, 41, of Bluffton, crashed into a N. Dixie Hwy. residence on the morning of March 22 according to an Ohio State Highway Patrol report.
Cooper was taken to the hospital and the 2008 Honda Accord he was driving was disabled by front end damage.
Provided by Bluffton High School
The Bluffton High School's Honor Roll for the third quarter of 2024-2025 is posted below for grades 9-12. Visit the People section for third quarter Elementary and Middle School Honor Rolls.
9th Grade – All A
Owen Armstrong, Mallory Blackburn, Avery Boehm, Peighton Bowers, Toby Clevidence, Julia Dawdy, Phoebe Edwards-Leeper, Camryn Fruchey, Xandra Gatchel, Lane Ginther, Klaira Hohenbrink, Emme Lee, Micah Lemley, Maelee Miller, Alexis Mummert, Alexander Nance, Ezra Nygaard, Elizabeth Phillips, Isabella Recker, Natalie Richards, Ella Roby, Lyla Schneck, Kaylynn Wheeler, Peyton Worcester
10th Grade – All A
Gavin Amstutz, Ellie Bogart, Coby Dailey, Karden Geiser, Katherine Gratz, Avery Hobensack, Andrew Hohenbrink, Roselove Jebsen, Daphne Johnston, Chase Kelly, Emmitt Kidd, Kate Klinger, Nora Matthews, Greta Myers, Addison Schweingruber, Owen Shoemaker, Tate Steinmetz, Brendan Taylor, Gracie Warren
Stories Posted This Week
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- Tornado Watch issued for Allen, Hancock, Hardin and Putnam counties at 9:15 p.m. on April 2
- Flood Warning issued for Allen County at 11:03 a.m.
- Pirate tennis loss at Elida
- Pirate softball loses opener to Ada
- Pirate baseball falls to Ada
- Allen County will not test warning sirens on April 2
- March 2025 land transfers in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District
- April 22 crash report shows driver hit N. Dixie home
- Bluffton High School Honor Roll announced for 3rd quarter of 2024-2025
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
- Obituary for Betty C. Mumaugh
- Leo Club supports Bluffton Clean Up
- Wind, rain and potential flooding for April 2
- Grandey to major in education, play basketball at John Carroll
- Pirate tennis blanks Bath
- Pirate baseball sweeps opening twin bill vs. Pandora-Gilboa
- “I Have Not Forsaken the Word of God” reader's theater, April 13
- Easter Cantata performed on April 13 in Pandora
Monday, March 31, 2025
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Saturday, March 29, 2025
- Bluffton Public Library’s April 2025 programs and services
- Joseph “Joe” Ropp Davies worked for University of Findlay
- Hillville Road bridge maintenance on April 1
- Lift access added to Bluffton Senior Center back entrance
- Register for fear of falling workshop
- Florence to explain advanced sports stats at student forum