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By Cort Reynolds

The visiting Bluffton softball team dominated Columbus Grove 20-2 in a Northwest Conference makeup game Wednesday evening.

The Pirate girls improved to 9-9 overall and 4-3 in the NWC with the victory. The Bulldogs fell to 9-8 and 1-5 in NWC play with the loss.

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Founded in the fall of 1920, the Poinsettia Club is the second oldest continuously meeting women’s group in Bluffton. its motto is a quote from Madeline Briggs–“Give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you.”

The club meets on the third Tuesday of each month–April through November–to share lunch, some laughs, a few brain teaser quizzes and at times a presentation by a local organization.

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By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School baseball team beat visiting Perry 4-1 in a non-conference game Wednesday evening, May 3.

The Pirates improved to 9-8 overall with the victory. The Commodores fell to 3-11 after the defeat.

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T-Ball registration is now open at www.bfronline.com.

  • The program is for girls 4-7 years and boys 4-6 years
  • July 11-August 10
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Village Park

The deadline to register is June 25.

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"Kasch Du Schwitzerduetsch Reede?" "Do you speak Swiss German?"

Swiss Speak invites anyone interested in speaking Swiss or hearing it spoken to join us on the second Tuesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. in the Maple Crest Family Room.

The first meeting is May 9.

Any questions, contact Rich Bucher at 419 230-0646.

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LOCAL BLOOD DRIVE: 
Friday, May 19, 2023 - First United Methodist Church
116 Church Street, Bluffton, OH 45817 
10:30 a.m. - 03:30 p.m.

When every second counts, blood products can provide lifesaving care. The American Red Cross asks the public to give blood or platelets during Trauma Awareness Month in May to keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs, including emergencies. Type O negative blood donors are especially needed right now. 

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