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Bluffton University Football is hosting a variety of summer football camps for players in grades 3-12.

YOUTH CAMP: June 6-9, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Youth Camp will focus on developing basic skills of the game, with emphasis on safe tackling techniques.

Rising grades 3rd - 8th
$55 for Individual, $45 for each additional family member

PROSPECT CAMP: June 10, 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Prospects will go through combine style testing, and then work directly with our coaching staff on individual skill instruction for offensive and defensive positions.

Treva Marlene Stratton, 91, passed away April 26, 2022, at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Treva was born February 19, 1931 in Bluffton, to the late William and Rhoda (Burkholder) Althaus.  On August 9, 1953 she married Robert Stratton who preceded her in death on November 28, 2019. 

On April 26 the Bluffton High School track and field teams particpated in a quad meet at Ada. Teams from Fort Jennings and Ben Logan rounded out the competition.

Led by strong efforts in the field events, the Bluffton boys took first place, while the girls took second place.

The Pirates travel to Liberty-Benton on Saturday, April 30, to compete in the Pat Wagner Invitational.

 

Bluffton results:

1st Place Finishers

Skyler Scoles, 100m

June Essinger, 1600m

Ethan Bogart, 300 hurdles

June Essinger, 800m

The Village of Bluffton has scheduled the following meetings. All are at the Town Hall, 154 N. Main, unless noted. Please contact Jesse Blackburn at [email protected] for links to Zoom meetings.

 

Pathway Board meeting on Thursday, May 5, at noon.

Personnel Committee on Monday, May 9 at noon, via Zoom.

Village Council meeting on Monday, May 9 at 7:00 p.m.

 

Thank you to Mercy Health-St. Rita's for this reminder about National Drug Take Back Day. If Lima isn't a convenient destination, visit https://safe.pharmacy/drug-disposal for a locator tool.

This Saturday, April 30 is National Drug Take Back Day–a reminder to go through your medicine cabinet and remove expired and unused medications in a safe and secure way. Mercy Health–St. Rita’s has a 24/7 accessible drug take back bin in the Emergency Department waiting room.

By Cort Reynolds

The visiting Bluffton High School baseball team shut out non-conference rival Cory-Rawson 5-0 on a cold, Tuesday evening, April 26.

The Pirates improved to 3-9 after the win, while Cory fell to 1-6 with the defeat.

Bluffton visits Spencerville (1-11, 1-2 NWC) Thursday, then hosts Delphos Jefferson (4-9, 2-2 NWC) Friday in a makeup game.

Monday's rainout vs. Lincolnview (9-3, 4-0 NWC) will be made up at home May 11.

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