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Aug. 17 Bluffton School Board recap: Teachers and facilities get ready for the 2026-2027 school year

Public Meetings

/ Aug 18, 2026

Meet the Teacher to be held August 26

By Betsi Werling

The Bluffton School Board met on Monday, August 17, with President Roni Kaufman calling the meeting to order.

TREASURER’S REPORT
Paula Parrish reported that fund transfers from general to activity accounts are the normal budgeted amounts for FY 26-27. The American Red Cross Scholarship for 2026 came in at $500.00. The financial forecast for August was submitted and approved by the Board. The State budget is through FY2027 and the forecast also incorporated this information.

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Pirate boys soccer beats powerhouse Trojans

Sports

/ Aug 19, 2026

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON__The Bluffton boys soccer team defeated visiting Botkins 3-1 in a non-league match on Tuesday, August 18 at Steinmetz Field. The team is coached by Dan Lee.

The Pirates improved to 1-1 with the win, while the Trojans dropped o 0-1 with the defeat.

Botkins has made it to the regional semifinals in each of the last two seasons, and has compiled a 33-5-4 over the last two years.

The Bluffton goals were scored by Gavin Amstutz, Emekka Bo Smith and Chase Kelly.

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WIP Wednesday: Playful scene in Pandora cafe

People

/ Aug 19, 2026

Bluffton art workshop leader Hannah Warwick transformed Pandora's Nook Cafe and Bakery with a playful, kid-friendly mural using a rainforest theme. Warwick notes that it took three days to create the bold, modern leaves on a background of blue, orange and yellow.

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Pirate girls soccer loss vs. Wapakoneta

Sports

/ August 19, 2026

By Cort Reynolds

WAPAKONETA__The visiting Bluffton High School girls soccer team lost a 1-0 defensive battle to a strong Wapakoneta squad in a non-league showdown on Tuesday night, August 18.

Bluffton panel to explore truth and integrity in the age of AI

Bluffton University

/ August 18, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University will examine the challenges and opportunities surrounding artificial intelligence during its Civic Engagement Theme Panel, “Truth and Integrity in an Age of AI,” at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, in Yoder Recital Hall.