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Pirates split VB tri; win streak snapped by state-ranked Rams

Posted by Staff on September 16, 2024 - 7:07am

By Cort Reynolds

OTTAWA HILLS __ The Bluffton Pirate volleyball team split a very tough non-league triangular match Saturday, September 14, at Ottawa Hills.

In their first match, the Pirates lost in three sets to undefeated and state-ranked Defiance Tinora. Bluffton won the second game in overtime before dropping the decisive third set.

The 25-18, 25-27, 25-15 defeat snapped the Bluffton win streak at nine matches in a row. 

In their second match of the day, the Pirates rebounded to sweep host OH 25-22, 25-22 and improve their record to 11-2.

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Pirates football tames Wildcats with huge 2nd period

Posted by Staff on September 15, 2024 - 7:20pm

By Cort Reynolds

DELPHOS__ The visiting Bluffton High School football team walloped Delphos Jefferson 52-7 in their Northwest Conference opener on a hot and rare Saturday afternoon regular season contest, September 14, on Champions Field.

A monster 35-point second quarter propelled the Pirates to the romp victory. Bluffton led 14-0 after the opening stanza, then tallied five touchdowns in the decisive second period.

The defending league co-champion Pirates improved to 4-0 overall and 1-0 in the NWC with the lopsided win.

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GRAPHIC September is Library Card Sign-up Month

Posted by Paula Scott on September 15, 2024 - 2:00pm

Bluffton Public Library (145 S. Main) is inviting everyone to discover the incredible resources and opportunities available at your local library by signing up for a library card. Don’t miss out! Visit BPL this September to sign up for a library card and discover all that your library has to offer.

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Deadline extended for F-H Neighborhood Revitalization grants

Posted by Staff on September 15, 2024 - 8:25am

Deadline is now September 23

FINDLAY, OH — The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation has extended the Building  Community Through Neighborhood Revitalization special grant opportunity deadline. This grant  opportunity focuses on neighborhood revitalization and beautification projects. Applications are now due September 23, 2024 (previously September 16). 

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Pirate cross country runs at 22-team O-G Invite

Posted by Staff on September 15, 2024 - 8:20am

By Cort Reynolds

OTTAWA __ The Bluffton High School cross country teams competed at the 22-team Ottawa Blue and Gold Invitational Saturday morning, September 14.

Van Wert won the boys team title with 49 points. Bryan finished second with 74 points, followed by Defiance Tinora (103). Bath came in fourth with 123. Napoleon nosed out host Ottawa-Glandorf to win the girls team meet, 79-87. Kenton finished third with 120 points. 

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Weekend Doctor: Helping those in recovery

Posted by Staff on September 15, 2024 - 7:38am

By Alissa Ibarra
Peer Recovery Supporter, Behavioral Health Services – Blanchard Valley Health System

My name is Alissa, and I am an addict and alcoholic in recovery. Today, I work as a peer recovery supporter, using my lived experience with addiction to help others find a path toward healing. When I was younger, I believed that people addicted to drugs could quit if they wanted to. That belief changed when I experienced addiction firsthand after a stillbirth at age 28. In my grief and trauma, I turned to drugs to cope.

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