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Bluejays and buzzards catch the eye of this Accounting prof

Living in Bluffton

/ Oct 22, 2026

Photo by Allen Beatty / Click to enlarge

We recently asked, "has Bluffton made a birder out of you?" Allen Beatty, the new accounting professor at Bluffton University, notes that it's a "Preexisting interest. Especially bluejays!"

Beatty sent us this photo of buzzards perched in a row on the peak of the Centennial Hall roof. He captured a "vivid blue sky with the buzzards sunning themselves.... Besides the majestic view of nature, I thought it was fitting for a fall/Halloween photo perspective."

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Bluffton Lions Club update for October 2026

Business

/ Oct 22, 2026

Cardinal Bus Sales and Service donation for All-Inclusive Playground

FROM LIONS NEWSLETTER__At the October 20 Bluffton Lions Club meeting, representatives from Cardinal Bus Sales and Service Inc. of Lima presented a check for $2,500 for the All-Inclusive playground. Construction of the playground at Legacy Park on Snider Rd. is to commence in the spring of 2027.

The report noted that $490,228.78 has been raised at this time, which is 81.7% of the campaign goal.

SEPTEMBER BOARD MINUTES

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Bluffton chamber photo competition display and reception announced

Business

/ Oct 22, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__The year-long Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) Photo Competition received 22 photo entries, which are currently on display at the Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main, through October 2026.

The chamber invites the public to a reception from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11 at the 1861 Wine Lounge, 115 N. Main.

Attendees can meet the photographers and discover the top three prize-winning photographs. Charcuterie boards and dips will be provided, and drinks will be available for purchase.

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Regional news

/ October 22, 2026

Wilson Sporting Goods and union workers reach contract agreement in Ada

ICAPP study: Ohioans strongly oppose data center expansion and tax breaks

Regional news

/ October 22, 2026

Deep patriotism expressed amid national direction concerns

October 22 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming

Sports

/ October 22, 2026

Notification from Bluffton Exempted Village Schools

Oct. 22

6 p.m. Varsity Volleyball vs Archbold at Paulding High School for OHSAA D5 Sectional Game. Doors Open to Spectators at 5 p.m. Please enter the gym at the Water Street Entrance.

Pirate girls soccer ousts rival Allen East in sectionals

Sports

/ October 22, 2026

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School girls soccer team defeated spunky local rival Allen East 3-1 in Div. V Northwest sectional final tournament play on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at Steinmetz Field.

Strawberry Fields Forever: Fruit polyphenols and brain health

Health

/ October 22, 2026

By Amber Jager, Student Pharmacist and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team

Last call for Bluffton Cars & Coffee for 2026

Events

/ October 22, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__Saturday, October 24 wraps up the 2026 season of Bluffton Cars & Coffee. The gathering of car, truck and motorcycle enthusiasts runs from 8:00-11:00 a.m. at 902 N. Main St. (a.k.a. Masterpiece Signs and Graphics).