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.
