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Football Moms throw a party that includes a bonfire

It's all part of a small-town high school homecoming celebration
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 22, 2016 - 3:25pm

There's something about a homecoming bonfire.

And, here's the lastest one to watch. Jamie Nygaard followed the event from start to finish in the East College Avenue parking lot across from Harmon Field.

The Wednesday night party, hosted by the Bluffton HS Football Moms, helped launch this year's high school homecoming celebration.

The next event is Friday's best small town homecoming parade in Ohio. Parade line up at the Centre starts at 5 p.m. The parade heads south on Main Street at 5:30 p.m., turning at College toward the football stadium.

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Regional news
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R Coop reopens Sept. 30 with lots of fall and season items

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 22, 2016 - 2:21pm

R Coop, 2168 Road R, Bluffton, is reopening Friday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Shoppers will find an offering unique repurposed fall, Halloween, Christmas and OSU/Michigan items. There will also be outdoor fall decore available. Check out R Coop on Facebook.
Hours through the end of October are Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Regional news
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Bluffton schools open house Monday evening

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 22, 2016 - 2:11pm

The Bluffton Schools will hold a district-wide open house on Monday evening, Sept. 26. 
• The elementary school will be open from 6 – 7 p.m.,
• The middle school from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.,
• The high school from 7 – 8 p.m.

Several community organizations will have booths set-up in the elementary gymnasium and information will be available on ways to provide support to the school and community.

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Events
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Allen Metro Parks director talks to Bluffton Lions

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 22, 2016 - 2:07pm

Kevin Haver, Director of Johnny Appleseed Parks, was guest speaker at the Sept. 6 Bluffton Lions Club meeting.

Over a dozen parks that cover 1,200 acres are involved with this Appleseed system.

Parks offer fishing, boating, swimming, camping, playgrounds, nature programs, concerts, living history, apple/maple syrup festivals, music groups and more.

The Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District was created in June 1972. The park corporation is a non-profit organization and accepts planned giving programs.

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People
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Girls' soccer: Theisen's lone goal enough for a Pirate win

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 22, 2016 - 2:03pm

Bluffton High School girls' soccer team traveled to Upper Sandusky for a 5 p.m. game on the Rams home field. 

Bluffton took the lead in  the first half with a goal by Senior Sarah Theisen, which turned out to be the only goal of the match.  Final score 1-0. 

The Lady Pirates travel to Paulding on Thursday for a game at 5:00pm.

PHOTO: Senior Katie Burkholder defends the ball against the Lady Rams in Upper Sandusky on Tuesday evening.

(Rae Staton photo)

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Sports
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Women's soccer falls 4-0 at Otterbein

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 21, 2016 - 10:14pm

September 21, 2016

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WESTERVILLE, Ohio - Otterbein found the home turf to its liking as the Cardinals improved to 4-1-1 with a 4-0 victory over the Bluffton University women's soccer team. The Beavers fell to 0-4 following the road setback under the lights on Wednesday, Sept. 21.

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Bluffton University
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