This Bluffton sunset is punctuated by the silhouette of a daring paraglider. They bring to mind a 1905 postcard that featured another figure dangling precariously over the local landscape. Check it out HERE.
The Bluffton High School girls soccer team was seeded fourth in the tough eight-team Div. V sectional drawing Sunday, October 6. Bluffton hosts sixth-seeded local rival Allen East (6-8-1) in the first round of tournament play Tuesday, October 15 at 6 p.m.
The Pirate girls defeated AE 3-0 on Sept. 17 in Bluffton, and also eliminated the Mustangs in the district semis last year. AE senior standout Rilynn Jones has scored 22 goals and dished out 15 assists this season. Junior Rylie Jordan has netted a dozen goals.
On October 5, Bluffton University and University of Findlay announced that following the completion of the proposed merger of the two institutions, Bluffton University will return to its previous name, Bluffton College.
The Quarry Farm Nature Preserve and Conservation Farm has issued its Fall 2024 Newsletter. Events include:
October 9 - Fall Bird Migration Hike
October 12 - Quarry Farm 5K
November 17 - National Hiking Day
December 4 - Cookie Day Night Hike
The newsletter also includes articles on Wooly Bear catepillars, August 10 Kidfest in Ottawa, Resident Spotlight on Emerson the racoon, donor recognition, Lights Off for Bird Migration.