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By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON – The Bluffton High School boys basketball team lost a 56-53 nailbiter to visiting Northwest Conference rival Lima Central Catholic on January 17.

The Pirates dropped to 9-3 overall and 1-2 in the NWC with the defeat. LCC improved to 7-6 overall and 2-2 in NWC play after the win.

Bluffton trailed 19-15 after the first period as Blake Sommers scored eight points.  LCC held a 29-23 margin at halftime. 

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The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Warning for late Sunday night through Wednesday morning. Send cancelation and closure notices to [email protected]. There is currently 1 cancellation listed HERE.

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The Bluffton Lions Club is seeking nominees for the 2024 Citizen of the Year Award.  The award was established in 1981 to honor a person, couple, or person representing a group, who has selflessly given time, effort, and talent for the benefit of those in the Bluffton area, and whose dedication and achievements have profoundly improved the quality of life of the people in this area. 

The nominee may be living, or deceased within the last year. This year’s winner will be feted at a banquet on April 15, 2025. 

Anyone interested in making a nomination may obtain an application by contacting John Rich (419-358-5405) or visiting the Lions Club website at www.blufftonlions.org/ 

Nominations will be accepted until February 28, 2025, and should be returned to Bluffton Lions Club, Box 223, Bluffton, Ohio 45817.

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By Megan Verhoff, PA-C

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By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON – The Bluffton High School girls basketball team rode a 22-0 second quarter to dominate Northwest Conference foe Lima Central Catholic 58-22 on Senior Night, January 16.

Bluffton improved to 9-7 overall and 1-2 in the NWC with the lopsided win. LCC fell to 2-11 overall and 0-5 in the NWC with the road defeat.

Pirate senior post Ayla Grandey led all players with 22 points as she equaled the LCC output herself. Grandey sank six deuces, nailed two triples and canned four of six foul shots.

Freshman Maelee Miller tallied 15 points on five two-pointers, a trey and a pair of free throws.   

The Pirates led 14-7 after the opening quarter and then broke the game wide open. Bluffton authored a 22-0 second stanza to build a commanding 36-7 cushion at halftime.  

Grandey splashed two triples and scored eight points in the decisive second quarter. Miller added six markers on three baskets in the period.

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The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce is calling out all chocolate lovers and community enthusiasts: “We're thrilled to announce one of the sweetest events of the year: the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce Chocolate Walk 2025. Get ready to indulge your taste buds and explore our beautiful town like never before!”

Tickets will be available for purchase beginning January 20 at Shirley’s Popcorn, Roots by Strattons, The Black Lab Trading Co., and Polished/Boutique 415. Only 200 tickets will be sold. The cost is $15.00 each.

Date: February 6
Time: Noon-7:00 p.m.
Location: Throughout the charming streets of Bluffton 

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