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By Matt M. Stutz

The Pandora-Gilboa Rockets boys basketball team played host to the Arcadia Redskins in a Blanchard Valley Conference match-up Friday night Dec. 8.  In the season’s home opener, the Rockets (3-0, 1-0 BVC, 0-0 PCL) overwhelmed the Redskins by a final of 63-28.

Note from BHS athletic director Alex Hanna: 

“Both O-G and Bluffton participated in the Eli Jones student section theme, where we remembered the Bluffton sophomore who tragically lost his life this week. 

“His passing has left a hole in the heart of the Bluffton community. Eli was a son, a brother, and a friend to so many.  

“For those who didn't know Eli, there is one word we can use to describe him and that is "good," he was a good friend, good teammate, good student, from a good family. We lost a good one this week. 

“Huge thank you to the Titan Boys Basketball team for donating over $300 to the Eli Jones Memorial Fund.”

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON__The Bluffton boys basketball team led much of the game, but a fourth quarter flurry by visiting perennial power Ottawa-Glandorf led to a 45-40 Titan victory Friday night, December 8.

By Paula Scott

The December 8 Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce member breakfast meeting was an opportunity to hear regional plans and expectations for the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse that will likely double the number of people in the region. Bluffton is within a “path of totality” across the country where the eclipse is best seen.

Bluffton EMS Chief Jan Basinger reported the following activity for the safety service department in November 2023: A total of 82 calls for service in November with 48 Medical, 7 Transports, 6 MVA (Motor Vehicle Assistance), 15 Fire, 3 Mutual Aid and 3 Special Events. So far this year, the Bluffton EMS has answered 731 Calls for Service.

Noteworthy Community Choir has announced a December 10 performance at 3:00 p.m. of the concert Rise Up, and Follow!

By Cort Reynolds

OTTAWA__The Bluffton High School boys swim team dove into its season opener by winning a five-team meet on Thursday, December 7, at the Putnam County YMCA.

Bluffton won the close boys meet by three points over Upper Sandusky, 79-76. Ada finished third with 39 points, followed by Bath (25) and McComb (17).

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