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Pirate cross country teams 4th at NWC meet

Posted by Staff on October 14, 2024 - 7:44am

Fenzl 2nd in boys race

By Cort Reynolds

VAN WERT - The Bluffton High School boys and girls cross country teams each finished fourth in the six-team Northwest Conference championship meet Saturday, October 12, at the Van Wert Reservoir course.

Pirate senior Levi Fenzl crossed the finish line second in the boys meet with a time of 16:38.3.

Columbus Grove’s Levi Bryan won the boys individual title in 16:31.2.

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Pirate volleyball seeded 1 in their sectional

Posted by Staff on October 14, 2024 - 7:21am

Ranked 9th in Div. V 

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON __ The Bluffton High School volleyball team received the top seed at the seven-team Div. V Northwest 2 sectional at Miller City.

The Pirate team is ranked ninth in the MaxPreps Div. V Ohio polls. 

Bluffton (19-3) received a first round bye and will play the winner between third-seeded Sherwood Fairview (17-5) and seventh seed Fostoria (2-20). That match takes place on Tuesday, October 22 at 6:00 p.m. in the semifinals at Miller City.

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Pirates football defeats Redskins 

Posted by Staff on October 12, 2024 - 10:00pm

By Cort Reynolds

FT. LORAMIE – The Bluffton High School football team stayed undefeated with a hard-earned 42-28 victory at first-year Northwest Conference member Fort Loramie Friday evening, October 11.

The Pirates broke away from a 14-14 halftime tie with a decisive 21-7 third period outburst that spelled the difference in the outcome.

The explosive Bluffton offense authored three touchdowns of over 70 yards in the high-octane contest.

The defending league co-champion Pirates improved to 8-0 overall and 5-0 in the NWC with the road win. 

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Preliminary agenda for October 14 Bluffton Council Meeting

Posted by Paula Scott on October 12, 2024 - 9:11am

Second reading of ordinance to prohibit roosters is scheduled

The Village of Bluffton Council will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 14 on the third floor of Bluffton Town Hall with the attached preliminary agenda.

In addition to committee reports, the meeting with include the following three items of legislation:

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Public Meetings
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W. Coleen Marquart worked for Western Southern Life Insurance

Posted by Staff on October 12, 2024 - 8:38am

W. Coleen Marquart, age 91, passed away on October 11, 2024 at her residence. 

Coleen was born in Findlay, Ohio on November 7, 1932 to the late Sylvester and Florence (Leatherman) Dangler.

Coleen had multiple careers in her lifetime. Working with her husband, Ivan, they manufactured RVs under the Marvella and Revella names. She managed the Scot’s Inn restaurant in Lima for several years. Coleen retired from a very successful career with Western Southern Life Insurance Company where she won numerous awards and formed many enduring friendships.

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PHOTO Icon takes Indigenous People's Day/Columbus Day holiday

Posted by Paula Scott on October 12, 2024 - 6:00am

Except for breaking news, the Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon will be closed and on pause from Saturday, October 12 to Monday, October 14 for an Indigenous People's Day (Columbus Day) holiday. 

Please continue to send us information and inquiries 24/7 to [email protected]. You may also leave a message at 567-400-4266.

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