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Congratulations to the following Bluffton students who have been recognized on the Apollo Career Center honor roll for the second quarter of 2024-2025: 

A  Honor Roll: Lauren Bowers, Adalie Hanefeld, Josef Miller, Nathaniel Rayle, Isabella Sampson

A/B Honor Roll: Hailey Ballinger, Jack Bernhoft, Wyatt Dailey, Karleigh Davis, Jayden Foust, Genevieve Gatchel, Wyatt Knauss, Ethan Kohli, Haley Lamb, Evelyn Maag, Jadyn Nulton, Madison Omlor, Matthew Piehl, Blaize Schwarz, Alexis Wheeler

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By Lindsey Buddelmeyer 
Leadership Education & Training Specialist, Blanchard Valley Health System

Did you know that one in three visits to the emergency room is due to a fall? These visits require, on average, a four-day hospital stay. They also result in some level of loss of independence and decreased quality of life. Many people who experience a fall become more afraid of the likelihood of falling, which results in them being less active and at a higher risk for nursing home placement. 

There are two primary reasons that people experience a fall. Physiological factors involve a decrease in strength and balance, while environmental factors involve our physical surroundings and play a role in whether we are able to do things independently and safely. The good news is that there are some very meaningful changes that you can make to your home and routine in order to decrease your chances of falling. You will be surprised by the home hazards that are considered dangerous or a contributing factor leading up to a fall. Take this opportunity to commit to at least one change in order to make your home safer. 

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Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St., will host the following events and activities, February 10-14. For further details and dates, visit https://blufftonpubliclibrary.org/library-events/

Monday, February 10

  • Afternoon Arcade, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
  • Hummin' & Strummin', Song Circle 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, February 11

  • Hot Tea Tuesday! 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

  • Open Chess, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, February 12

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The following results are from January 29-February 4 of the Bluffton University 2025 athletics season:

Men's Basketball drops road contest at Manchester, 82-7

Hanover hands Men's Basketball 97-73 loss

Women's Basketball takes down Spartans 65-56 in Sommer

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Monday, February 10 meeting of the Village of Bluffton Council will introduce a proposed change for a Bluffton institution of longstanding and a building of even older date.

The first reading of two ordinances relate to the premises currently owned and operated by the Bluffton Sportsmen's Club on property owned by the Village of Bluffton at Buckeye Park. The first ordinance would allow for the mutual termination of the Village lease with the club. The second would establish a lease with the Bluffton Ohio Historical Society for the same building.

The building is a c.1900 train depot that was moved to the 405 N. Spring St. location in the 1980s and has been restored by the Bluffton Sportsmen's Club members. The building provides event rentals and is regularly used by American Legion Post 382, Bluffton Boy Scout troops and the Sportsmen's Club.

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By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON – The Bluffton High School wrestling team decisively won a dual match over local rival Ada by a 46-12 count on February 5.

Winners by pin for the Pirates were Jett Blackburn (150 lbs.), Evan Grothause (190) and Mason Shank (heavyweight).

Pirates who won by decision were Andy Brodman (126), Hephaestion Weyer (138), Javen Crawfis (165) and Branden Cross (120).

Bluffton competes in the Northwest Conference championship meet at Allen East Saturday, February 15.

Columbus Grove nosed out AE for the league title last season, while Bluffton finished third.

Match results by weight class, with running score 

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