When Trevor Bassitt crossed the finish line at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon and became Bluffton’s first ever Olympian, people all over town celebrated. Congratulations poured in and excited comments abounded on social media–but for the Bassitt family it all hit a little deeper.
Bluffton High School student Danielle Cross, a rising senior, and Sadie Melton, a Bluffton Middle School student, have returned from the 2024 Ohio State Fair Junior Horse Show with plenty to be proud of. Both girls are members of the Equine Country 4-H Club in Allen County.
On a balmy early summer’s day I stopped by to chat and take a gander at shuffleboard playing in Buckeye Park. A flock of cars indicated that something special was going on, but the scene was also exceptionally quiet.
Trevor Bassitt, professional track athlete and Bluffton High School alumnus, is representing the United States in the 400m men's hurdles in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, the 32-sport event runs from July 26 to August 11.
BLUFFTON __ Celebrating their 50th season in style, the host Bluffton Sardines summer swim team captured all three team titles at the two-day West Ohio Aquatic League championship meet Friday and Saturday, July 12-13, at the Bluffton Community Pool.
Above) Bluffton Sardine Marshall McConnahea plays the National Anthem; Swimmers enjoy Christmas in July; Coaches make a splash on Champs opening day.
By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON – Celebrating their 50th season in style, the host Bluffton summer swim team sits first out of eight teams after day one of the two-day West Ohio Aquatic League championship meet Friday, July 12, at the Bluffton Community Pool.
