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Bluffton man killed in crash in Bath Township

Police/Fire/EMS

/ Nov 08, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__On November 7, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a report of a single vehicle crash on Sandusky Road in Bath Township, Allen County.

Nathan Ulrey, 46, of Bluffton, was driving a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado west on Sandusky Road. Mr. Ulrey drove off the right side of the roadway, struck a parked car, overturned several times, and struck two trees.

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Bluffton High School Drama Club to present We the People, Nov. 13-14

Events

/ Nov 08, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton High School Drama Club will present We the People on Friday, November 13, and Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. on the Bluffton Middle School stage.

Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., with general-admission tickets available at the door. Admission is $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for students. Free admission for all active-duty military, veterans and first responders. Thank you for your service.

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Pirates Essinger and Gatchel finish cross country season at OHSAA Championships

Sports

/ Nov 07, 2026

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Two Bluffton High School cross country runners competed in the 2026 OHSAA Cross Country State Championships on November 7 at Fortress Obetz in Obetz, Ohio.

Pirate Junior Levin Essinger ran in the Boys Division 3 race, finishing in 17:15.6. Essinger placed 110th in a field of 214 runners. Essinger’s personal best is 16:43.60.

Pirate Junior Xandra Gatchell ran in the Girls Division 4 race, finishing in 20:20.6, placing 91st in a field of 215 runners. Gatchell’s personal best is 19:41.80.

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Bluffton Senior Center will serve Blaze of Lights meal

Living in Bluffton

/ November 8, 2026

Soup, sandwiches and homemade pie are on the menu

FROM BSC HAPPENINGS__The Bluffton Senior Center will serve soup, sandwiches and desserts on November 28 during the annual Blaze of Lights festival, beginning at 4:00 p.m.

Apollo Career Center Honor Roll for 1st quarter, 2026-2027

People

/ November 8, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__The following high school students from Bluffton have been recognized by the Apollo Career Center for academic excellence during the 1st quarter of the 2026-2027 school year.