The Bluffton wrestling team hosted a triangular dual match Tuesday night, January 31.
Mohawk beat Bluffton 57-14, and the Pirates lost 34-9 to Upper Sandusky.
Mohawk also defeated US 47-23 to sweep the event.
The Pirates led early vs. Mohawk after two forfeit wins and a pin by Jaiden Smith at 126 lbs. But the visitors took the last 10 matches with seven forfeits, two pins and a decision to win.
Against the Rams, Bluffton won five bouts by forfeit. Pirate senior Isaiah Mikesell won his match over Compton at 165 lbs.
OTTAWA–Northwest Physical Therapy (NWPT) has announced the hiring of Sarah Ricker as Vice President of Public Relations for the privately owned therapy provider. Since opening in 1993, the company has grown to include locations in Ottawa, Lima, Delphos and Bluffton.
Dorothy F. Hartman, 78, passed away January 31, 2023 at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Dorothy was born December 29, 1944 in Bluffton to the late Cecil and Esther (Yant) Hartman.
Dorothy graduated from Bluffton High School. She retired from Triplett Corporation in Bluffton and was involved with operating the family farm. Dorothy was a member of the First Missionary Church, Bluffton and loved walking, being outside and enjoying nature.
Dorothy is survived by her close friends that were very dear to her.
The Bluffton Senior Center newsletter and calendar for February 2023 outlines the many activities available for members of the nonprofit center located at 132 N. Main St.
This week, the center hosts a Community Meal at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 2. Next Monday at noon, members are invited to a noon potluck with Brocolli Soup as the entree.
The Pandora-Gilboa Rockets welcomed Putnam County League rival Columbus Grove to the Launch Pad for a mid-week match-up for State Route 12 bragging rights. The Rockets found themselves down ten points late in the third quarter, but battled all the way back, to sneak away with a hard fought 46-43 PCL win.
