September 2024

7:30 p.m. on September 26 and 27, Yoder Recital Hall; admission is free

“Bonhoeffer: Cell 92,” a cinematic theatre production created by Jerry Holsopple and Justin Poole from Eastern Mennonite University, comes to Bluffton University at on Thursday, Sept. 26, and Friday, Sept. 27.

11:00 a.m. on September 24, Yoder Recital Hall

Dr. Jane Wood, president of Bluffton University, and Dr. Katherine Fell, president of University of Findlay, will present the State of the University Forum on Tuesday, Sept. 24.

During the presentation, Dr. Wood and Dr. Fell will address the state of the university in the context of the proposed merger of Bluffton University and University of Findlay.

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Rooster nuisances did not return to Bluffton Council discussions at the regular meeting of September 9. Topics addressed included the most recent draft of proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit zoning, the opportunity to fill in gaps during the fall tree planting program and ways to better utilize Bluffton Airport.

On Tuesday, September 10, Burkholder Healthy Farms of Allen County hosted 73 people for a day of learning about cover crops and Farmer Advocates for Conservation work in Ohio.

Organizer Matt Burkholder says that "Farmers learned how to increase profits by reducing input costs, such as fertilizer, pesticides, and diesel fuel.... After walking in a summer planted cover crop field, those in attendance learned firsthand how cover crops and no till improve water infiltration, reduce nutrient runoff and soil erosion."

By Cort Reynolds HUDL video highlights  BLUFFTON __ The Bluffton High School volleyball team easily swept visiting local rival Allen East in the Northwest Conference opener Tuesday evening.

The Pirates dominated the Mustangs in straight sets 25-11, 25-15, 25-7.

By Cort Reynolds

FINDLAY __ The visiting Bluffton High School boys soccer team fell behind early and lost 4-1 at powerhouse Liberty-Benton in a non-league match Tuesday evening, September 10.

The Pirate record dropped to 2-6 with the defeat. The Eagles improved to 7-1 after the win.

L-B led 2-1 at halftime and added two more goals after intermission to put the game out of reach.

Eagle ace Trevor Ferris found the back of the net just 80 seconds into the game, and L-B never trailed.

Dwain and Karyl (Sousley) Crawford are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married by the Reverend Dr. Ralph Quellhorst on September 12, 1964 at Emmanuel United Church of Christ Bluffton, Ohio.

The Crawford’s have two daughters: Lisa Crawford of Findlay, Ohio and Lori (John) Pletcher of Waynesfield, Ohio. They are the proud grandparents of two grandchildren and two great- grandchildren.

By Liz Gordon-Hancock

The following twelve land transfers took place in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District for the month of August 2024 as reported on the websites of Allen County Auditor Rachael S. Gilroy and Hancock County Auditor Charity A. Rauschenberg.

Address - Sale Date - Sale Price - Land Use - Owner - From/To

AGRICULTURAL

25.9 ACRES on N NAPOLEON RD – 8/7/2024 – $405,887 – Agricultural vacant land – From DNRC Properties LLC to Rose M Jackson

27 ACRES on LUGABILL RD – 8/16/2024 – $169,800 – Agricultural vacant land – From Judith Stewart to David A Stewart

By Cort Reynolds

HAVILAND __ The visiting Bluffton High School volleyball team defeated Wayne Trace in straight sets to post a non-league win Monday evening, September 10.

The Pirates swept the Raiders 25-20, 25-20, 25-19.

The road victory improved the Pirate record to 9-1 this season. Bluffton has won eight consecutive matches since a loss to Shawnee August 19.

WT dropped to 4-4 after the defeat.

Kendall Stackhouse knocked down 11 kills to pace the Pirate hitting attack.

ABOVE) Photos of early Harmon Field development and activities. Includes photos from Bluffton Public Library digital archives.

By Paula Pyzik Scott

7:00 p.m., Friday, October 18, Bluffton High School Football vs. Allen East at Harmon Field

The Bluffton Schools are issuing an invitation to all who played on Harmon Field to attend the 100th anniversary of Harmon Field celebration on October 18 at the Bluffton vs. Allen-East football game.

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