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Bluffton Diamond Sports deadline is February 12

Time is running out to get your baseball and softball registrations in with Bluffton Diamond Sports, which has a February 12 deadline.

Organizers note, "We are switching softball leagues this year, so in addition to adding a younger age group, games will also start later this spring and games nights are a little different."

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Downtown flowerpot sponsorship invitation issued

It's time to think spring. Downtown Bluffton's much loved display of petunias is the result of an annual appeal for sponsors. Here's the scoop on this year's beautification program from Stratton Greenhouses, 9915 Lincoln Hwy., and Roots by Strattons, 111 S. Main:

"We would like to invite everyone to become a Bluffton Flowerpot Sponsor! We are so appreciative of everyone's support from those who have contributed over the years. There have been a few changes this year with how we are handling the Flowerpot Sponsorship, so we really appreciate your understanding and support.

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BHS boys basketball nipped in OT by Elida 

Seeded 6th at sectionals, to face rival AE

By Cort Reynolds

The visiting Bluffton boys basketball team lost 56-53 to Elida in overtime during a non-conference matchup Tuesday night in the Elida Fieldhouse.

Pirate junior Wade Ginther led all players with 20 points. 

Bluffton sophomore Terron Boblitt tallied 11 markers, while senior guard Carson Soper contributed 10 points. Sophomore guard Marek Donaldson chipped in with nine points.

Bluffton dropped to 10-8 with the close defeat. Elida improved to 8-11 with the victory.

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Letter: Friends of the Library 2023 membership drive

Friends of the Bluffton Public Library 
145 South Main Street 
Bluffton, Ohio 45817

Dear Friends and Prospective Members, 

It's time again to think about supporting the Friends of Bluffton Library by renewing your membership. The Friends now have over 40 members, and we look forward to continued growth. 

The Friends of Bluffton Public Library is a service organization--our main goal is raising money for library programs that can no longer be funded by the library board due to cuts in state funding. This past year the Friends have provided money for library programs, needs, and projects. These programs include early literacy and youth programs, adult programs, outreach and continuing staff development. 

EMS report for January 2023

Bluffton EMS Chief Jan Basinger reported that January 2023 was another busy month for the village's "volunteer" crews with 41 Medical Calls, 13 Hospital to Hospital Transports, 3 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 8 Fire Calls and 1 Medical Mutual Aid Call. There were 66 total calls and 50 patients were taken to a hospital. The crews are volunteers in that they all hold other jobs.

Jacob Szabo is January BHS Student of the Month

The January student of the month at Bluffton High School is Jacob Szabo, the son of Jeremy and Julia Szabo of Bluffton. Jacob is a senior with a 3.883 GPA. 

Jacob was a member of the Bluffton High School band his freshman year including marching, concert, pep and jazz bands. He has also been a member of the varsity baseball team. 

He attends and is a member of Redeemer Covenant Church in Arlington. He also attends a Bible study group hosted by freshman classmate Liliana Liberato.

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