PHOTOS courtesy of Ryan Walters / CLICK to enlarge and view at your own pace / Walters family photo, L-R) Shana, Micah, Ryan, Mason and Bella.
By Paula Pyzik Scott
Bluffton second grader Micah Walters was elevated from U-8 soccer player to the big leagues on Saturday, April 26. That’s when he was given the thrill of making the honorary first kick of the game for the Columbus Crew vs. San Jose Quakes, a Major League Soccer event.
By William Kose, MD
Vice-President of Special Projects, Blanchard Valley Health System
April 24, 2025__Vaccination remains one of the most effective tools in modern medicine to protect newborns and children from serious infectious diseases. Through widespread immunization programs, the global health community has made tremendous strides in reducing and, in some cases, eradicating life-threatening illnesses that once claimed the lives of millions. Immunizing newborns and children safeguards individual health and supports broader public health goals.
BLUFFTON - The Bluffton High School girls softball team lost 11-1 to visiting Northwest Conference rival Lima Central Catholic on a warm evening Monday, April 28.
The Pirate girls dropped to 2-7 overall and 1-3 in the NWC with the loss. LCC improved to 4-7 and 3-1 in NWC play after the convincing win.
Bluffton scored first in the second inning as Danielle Cross tripled and came home on a Jessa Swank RBI.
ADA – The visiting Bluffton High School tennis team defeated local rival Ada 5-0 on Monday, April 28 at War Memorial Park.
The Pirates improved to 8-2 with the victory, while the Bulldogs fell to 2-3 with the shutout loss.
Bluffton senior Branson Hilty and Ada senior Nathan Williams played a tough, long three-setter at first singles. Williams won the first set 6-2, but Hilty battled back to lead 6-5 in the second set.
April 23 from Bluffton Soccer Club Facebook__If your child is ready and interested in the next step from rec soccer to travel soccer, then register for try-outs. Travel soccer will focus more on fundamentals and will allow for growth of the game.
Floyd A. Young, 77, passed away April 26, 2025, at his home. Floyd was born September 18, 1947 in Tuscon, Arizona to Virgil and Marjorie (Knapp) Young who preceded him in death. On April 22, 1972 he married Drue (Ambrose) Young who survives.
Floyd graduated high school in New Jersey before completing his apprenticeship through the Professional Golf Association (PGA). Floyd spent time in Germany and Japan, between 1967 and 1969, working at different golf courses, playing and perfecting his game. In 1969, he came back to the states where he turned professional and worked at the PGA National in Florida during the winter months. In 1970, he moved to Akron, Ohio and was hired at the Firestone Country Club where he worked as an assistant to Bobby Nickels from 1970 to 1976. During that time, he caddied for Jack Nicklaus during his PGA win in 1971. After moving to Cambridge, Ohio in 1975, he was hired at the Cambridge Country Club as the Head Pro from 1975 to 1989. He played in countless Pro Am Tournaments during this time.
