Posted by Fred Steiner on November 2, 2020 - 4:08pm
Jonna Lee Hartman, 86 of Arlington and formerly of rural Rawson died on Monday, Nov. 2, 2020.
She was born on Dec. 28, 1933, to the late John J. and Helen A. (Emans) Beach. Jonna married Clair E. Hartman on May 26, 1957, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 28, 2008.
Surviving Jonna are her children; Janet (Don) Dukes, Joyce (Tim-deceased) Falk, Mark (Amy) Hartman, Michael Hartman and Matthew (Nikki) Hartman.
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 2, 2020 - 3:17pm
Story by Cort Reynolds
Photos by Rae Staton
TIFFIN - Previously-unbeaten Bluffton suffered its first loss of the season to Riverdale 1-0 in the Div. III boys soccer district finals on a cold late Saturday morning at Tiffin Columbian's Frost-Kalnow Stadium.
The upset defeat dropped the top-seeded Pirate boys record to 16-1-2 as their dream season came to an abrupt end. Defending state runner-up Bluffton came into the match ranked first in the northwest district and second in the state.
Girls finished the season 15-3-1 • the loss brought an end to a 14-match victory streak, and 15-match unbeaten string
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 2, 2020 - 3:09pm
By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The host Bluffton girls soccer team fell to top seed Liberty-Benton 8-1 in Div. III district final action Saturday afternoon at Steinmetz Field.
Lady Eagle Maya Rickle netted four goals to pace the victors, including three in the first half, as they raced to a commanding 6-0 intermission lead.
The Pirate girls finished the season 15-3-1 as the defeat brought an end to their 14-match victory streak, and a 15-match unbeaten string.
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 2, 2020 - 2:58pm
It was the 1942-43 school year at Bluffton College. This is the staff of the college newspaper, The Witmarsum. In its 29th year, the paper was published monthly. Names of the staff members are under the photo.
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 2, 2020 - 2:47pm
You may recognize this view of Bluffton High School's main floor, What's new this school year is a reminder to students, faculty and staff that "Pirates practice physical distancing...and you may sanitize your hands here." This photo will also represent the 2020-21 school year.
Tyson Shutler scored 3 TDs, picked off 2 passes • Nate Schaadt accounted for 3 TDs, 275 yards total offense
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 2, 2020 - 2:13pm
By Cort Reynolds
RAWSON - Visiting Bluffton raced to a 44-point halftime lead and soundly defeated local non-league rival Cory-Rawson 50-14 Friday night to end the unpredictable 2020 season on a high note.
The decisive victory improved the final Bluffton record to 5-3, while C-R remained winless with the defeat.
Pirate senior speedster Tyson Shutler scored three touchdowns, led all players in rushing yardage and picked off two passes to pace the winners.