Stay tuned for the Icon's report on the August 20 Vine Street block party, which was delayed by rain but provided art, activities including a dunk tank, tarot card readings, face painting mini golf and--most importantly--music and dancing with two DJs, John Humphrey and Stacey "Hotwaxx" Hale.
The 17th annual Bluffton Fall Festival, with many family-oriented activities, will take place throughout the community on Saturday, Sept. 24, with most activities occurring between 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
The Bluffton High School boys soccer team lost its season opener 3-1 at Berlin Hiland Saturday afternoon, August 20.
Nolan Hoffman netted the lone Pirate goal. Bluffton got off 10 shots, while Hiland mustered 11 shots.
Kyle Basil was credited with five saves in goal for Bluffton. The Hiland keeper made three stops.
The Pirates (0-1) face Botkins in the semifinals of the Elida kick-off tournament Thursday, August 25 at 5 p.m. The third-place and finals match will be Aug. 27 at Elida.
The visiting Bluffton High School football team raced to a 54-point halftime lead and cruised to a 67-7 win over local rival Cory-Rawson at Spike Berry Field Friday night to open the 2022 season.
The non-league victory upped the Bluffton record to 1-0, while C-R starts out 0-1.
Junior quarterback Garret Bogart threw for three touchdowns and 169 yards to pace the offense in the blowout win.
Pirate backs Landon Shutler and Landon Worcester each ran for two touchdowns.
