Peggy A. Ruggley, 74 of Bluffton passed away December 31, 2023 at the Meadows of Delphos.
Peggy's services will begin at 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 8, 2024 at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.
Visitation will be Monday, January 8, 2024 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements are pending at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.
BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School boys basketball team edged visiting Arlington 57-55 to capture the championship game of their annual McDonald’s Holiday tournament Saturday night, December 30.
By Ali Chohan, MD
Family Medicine, Putnam County Primary Care
Sports injuries can be a challenging setback for athletes, affecting not only their physical well-being but also their mental resilience. Whether you are a seasoned athlete or a “weekend warrior,” understanding common sports injuries and knowing how to take care of them is crucial for a speedy recovery and long-term health.
One of the most prevalent sports injuries is the sprain. Sprains occur when ligaments, the tough bands connecting bones within a joint, are stretched or torn. Ankle sprains are particularly common, often resulting from sudden twists or awkward landings. Immediate treatment involves the R.I.C.E. method: rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Rest the injured area, apply ice to reduce swelling, use compression to support the injured area, and elevate it to minimize fluid accumulation.
Joyce Ann Schaller, 67, passed away December 29, 2023 at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. Joyce was born January 9, 1956 in Bluffton to the late Henry and Cleora (Hoffer) Schaller.
BLUFFTON__The Bluffton University men's basketball team opened up the McDonald's Holiday Tournament on Friday, Dec. 29, notching a 74-62 victory over Miami-Hamilton. The Beavers improved to 3-7 on the season while the Harriers fell to 5-8.
BLUFFTON__The Bluffton University women's basketball team opened the McDonald's Holiday Classic on Friday, Dec. 29, with a 76-55 loss to Muskingum. The Beavers dipped to 2-8 (1-3 HCAC) on the season while the Muskies improved to 5-5 (1-3 OAC).
BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School boys basketball team defeated visiting Cory-Rawson 73-51 in the semifinals of their annual McDonald’s Holiday tournament on Friday night, December 29.
The Pirates improved to 5-1 with the lopsided win, while C-R fell to 2-5 after the loss.
Bluffton will play Arlington (5-3) in the championship game Saturday night at approximately 6:30 p.m. The Red Devils crushed winless Continental 77-41 in the first semifinal on Friday.
Continental (0-8) will face Cory-Rawson in the consolation game at 5 p.m. Saturday evening.
The Pirates led Cory 19-6 after the opening stanza and were never threatened. C-R managed to edge within 34-23 at intermission.
Here's your invitation to be part of what could be the oldest continued New Year's tradition in Ohio: Singing traditional German carols composed by David Rothen, a Swiss pioneer in rural Bluffton. The event is sponsored by the Swiss Community Historical Society.
New Year's Caroling, in German and English, takes place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. Carolers meet in the lobby of Maple Crest Senior Living, 700 Maple Crest Court. After rehearsal, the group will sing in the halls of Maple Crest. Music scores will be provided and first-time carolers are welcome to join.
Wilbur D. Willeke, age 93, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Vancrest of Ada.
He was born on November 7, 1930 in Dunkirk, Ohio to the late Glenn and Hester (Wilcox) Willeke. On August 24, 1952 Wilbur married Wilma A. Boecher and she survives in Ada.
LIMA__The Bluffton High School swim teams finished a strong eighth in the combined standings at the annual, 29-team Lima Holiday Invitational Thursday, December 28, at the Lima YMCA.
The Pirate girls ended up seventh out of 24 teams with 132 points. Ottawa-Glandorf won the girls team crown with 270.5 points, followed by St. Marys (247) and Versailles (208).
Shawnee won the boys meet with 284.5 points. St. Marys was second (235) and O-G came in third (221). Bluffton ended up eighth among the 23 boys squads with 116 points.
O-G won the combined meet with 491.5 points, with St. Marys close behind in second at 482. Shawnee ended up third (451).
