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Pirate boys basketball claws Wildcats 

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School boys basketball team used a big second quarter to pave the way for a 57-50 win at non-league foe Kenton Saturday night, December 2.

The Pirates improved to 2-0 with the road win, while the Wildcats fell to 1-1 after the result.

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  BLF   13   17   13   14  57
  KEN   15   6   11   18   50
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Messiah soloists announced for Dec. 10 performance

Bluffton University’s music department has announced the soloists for its 129th performance of Handel’s “Messiah,” at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, December 10, in Yoder Recital Hall. Soloists are Val Sibila, soprano; Kira McGirr, mezzo-soprano; Frederick A. Peterbark, tenor; and Max Pivik, bass.

New appliances help Bluffton Hospital rehabilitation patients

Rehabilitation patients at the Bluffton Hospital swing bed unit will get a better chance to practice their household living skills with the arrival of several new appliances. This is expected not only to help their caregivers in discharge planning, but also to help patients themselves gain confidence.

Bluffton Public Library programs and services for December 2023

The Bluffton Public Library monthly update provides seasonal and regular programming updates. In December there are many special activities and a couple days of holiday closings.

Winter Fundraiser: Through December 31, 2023. Your donation will help us continue fostering a lifetime love of learning in our community! Donate by cash, check, or by credit card using our Paypal option available at: https://blufftonpubliclibrary.org/support-your-library/donate-financial-.... Donations are tax-deductible.

Weekend Doctor: Heel pain

By Thomas Vail, DPM
Podiatry, Medical Staff Member of Blanchard Valley Health System

Heel pain is the most common foot condition that brings patients to my office. Heel pain is caused by the inflammation of the plantar fascia, multiple muscles, the bursa, nerves and the periosteum under the heel.

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Pirate boys basketball opens by bombing Royals

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School boys basketball team romped over the visiting Elmwood Royals 86-46 in the season opener behind a huge second half Friday night, December 1.

The Pirates tipped off their season on time despite their long football playoff run of four games that ended just two weeks ago. 

Junior guard Marek Donaldson drained five of the team’s eight triples and scored a game-high 22 points to pace the victors.

Blake Sommers netted 13 of his 19 points in the first half as the Pirates built a 40-29 lead. The Pirates led only 17-14 after the first period before catching fire.

Donaldson hit three triples and scored 13 of the 25 Bluffton points in the third stanza as they built their lead to 29 points at 65-36.

Bluffton outscored the Royals 25-7 in the third period to blow the game wide open. The hosts won the second half convincingly, 46-17.

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  BLF   17   23   25    21   86
  ELM   14   15    7    10   46
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