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Pirate boys soccer edges Bearcats in NWC opener

Posted by Staff on August 29, 2023 - 7:42am

Bluffton hosts Ottoville Saturday, September 2 at 11:45 a.m.

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton HIgh School boys soccer team began defense of its Northwest Conference title with a tense 1-0 league-opening win at Spencerville Monday evening.

The Pirates improved to 2-2-1 overall and 1-0 in NWC play with the win. Bluffton remains undefeated all-time in league play. 

The defensive match was scoreless for the first half and most of the second half. Pirate Chase Kelly netted the first and only goal in the 72nd minute on an assist from Theo Andreas.

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July 2023 land transfers report for Bluffton School district

Posted by Paula Scott on August 29, 2023 - 6:00am

The following seven land transfers took place in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District in July 2023 as reported on the websites of Allen County Auditor Rachael S. Gilroy and Hancock County Auditor Charity A. Rauschenberg.

  • 5990 N Napoleon Rd, $110,000, Single Family Dwlg, Deeds, David A to Schramm, Steven P.
  • 324 Parkview Dr, $69,900, Residential Vacant Land, Three S Development Group LLC to Heckman, Kevin R & Beverly J.
  • 5925 N Phillips Rd, Single Family Dwelling, $135,000; Bidlack, Mark S & Linda M Rose to Dawson, Ryan Donald & Cassandra.
  • Other Residential Structures at N Phillips Rd., $135,000, Bidlack, Mark S & Linda M Rose To Dawson, Ryan Donald & Cassandra.
  • 114 E Pearl St, $80,000; Single Family Dwelling, Beaverdam, Sloce, David A to Hudson, Timothy Jacob
  • 167 Riley St, $299,000; Single Family Dwelling, Houshower, Hans To Jim & Louise Zaffiro Revocable Trust
  • 129 Westland Dr. $120,000 Single Family Dwlg, Treft, John L Trustee To Morales, Eduardo G & Amber J
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Community members are invited to join a Bluffton University band or choir

Posted by Staff on August 28, 2023 - 5:55pm

Are you interested in continuing to play an instrument or sing in a choir? Bluffton’s music department offers several options to continue your involvement in music and community participation is welcome.

Concert Band

  • No audition
  • Rehearsal time: 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • First rehearsal/organizational meeting: 4 p.m. Tuesday Aug. 29

Pep Band

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Bluffton University
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Icon holiday on Labor Day weekend

Posted by Paula Scott on August 28, 2023 - 2:37pm

Are you working for the weekend?

On Labor Day Weekend, September 2-4, the Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon will take a holiday break Saturday-Sunday, except for breaking news, sports and obituaries.

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Pirate boys soccer nips Sylvania in extra time / 2023 team roster

Posted by Staff on August 28, 2023 - 2:20pm

By Cort Reynolds

ELIDA--The Bluffton High School boys soccer team beat Sylvania Northview 3-2 in overtime on penalty kicks Saturday evening in the annual Elida Kickoff Classic.

The original semifinal match was postponed from Thursday evening due to extreme heat and humidity.

The winning shoot-out goal came from Cole Burkholder and the Pirates' two regulation goals both came from Theo Andreas.

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Reminder: Public hearing and Bluffton Council meeting, August 28

Posted by Paula Scott on August 28, 2023 - 9:53am

6:30 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING

The Village of Bluffton has received a petition from the Village Administrator to vacate portions of Thurman St, a public alley and other publicly-owned land found within and bordering the Municipal Parking Lot. A public hearing will be held before the Streets, Alleys, Lights & Sidewalks Committee of Village Council.

7:00 P.M. - COUNCIL MEETING

The attached preliminary AGENDA has been issued by the Village of Bluffton for the August 28 regular council meeting, which takes place on the third floor of Bluffton Town Hall.

The meeting will include comments from Brian Wildermuth of the Lima/Allen County RTA.

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Public Meetings
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