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James Grandey named HCAC Coach of the Year

Posted by Staff on May 19, 2023 - 7:44am

Bluffton University baseball skipper James Grandey has been named the Heartland Conference Coach of the Year after guiding the Beavers to a 3rd place finish in the HCAC. Also recognized by the Heartland Conference were seniors Jaden Jaques (New Palestine, Ind.) and Jake Baumgartner (Toledo/Start) who notched first team honors. Fellow senior Jack Towell (Batavia/West Clermont) collected Second Team All-HCAC recognition while sophomore Justin Maurer (Springfield/Kenton Ridge) earned Honorable Mention acclaim.

The Bluffton University baseball team equaled the 2023 school record of 22 victories. Bluffton finished its Heartland Conference slate with a 14-8 mark, giving the Beavers a school-record .636 winning percentage in HCAC contests. The 14-8 mark sent Bluffton into the HCAC Tournament with a Bluffton-best #3 seed after wrapping up the regular season with a 22-16 mark overall. Coach Grandey pushed his team to a 3rd-place finish despite entering the season tabbed 7th in the coaches' poll! He also notched career victory #300 against Alvernia in Florida on March 7.

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Two Pirate girls on All-NWC softball 2nd team

Posted by Staff on May 19, 2023 - 7:26am

By Cort Reynolds

DELPHOS–Two Bluffton High School players were named second team All-Northwest Conference for softball in voting conducted by the league coaches Tuesday evening in Delphos, Ohio.

Pirate senior hurler Hannah Davis was voted second team all-league. She pitched nine of the 10 Bluffton wins.

Junior slugger Lauren Bassett was named to the second team as well after leading the Pirates in home runs and doubles.

Speedy Bluffton junior leadoff hitter Ashley Fleece and classmate Olivia Matthews were voted honorable mention all-league.

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Spring moths and archery at Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District

Posted by Staff on May 19, 2023 - 7:14am

Spring Moths!

On Wed., May 31, at 8:30 p.m., the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District will offer SPRING MOTHS! at the MCELROY ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER (2355 Ada Rd. Lima, OH).

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Tips for tree planting from AEP

Posted by Staff on May 19, 2023 - 7:13am

Temperatures are warming up, which means landscaping projects are beginning. Before making any adjustments to outdoor areas, it’s important to practice proper planting, to keep loved ones safe while also helping our AEP Ohio crews keep the lights on. Here are some important tree planting tips from our Forestry team to keep in mind.

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2023 Allen County Fair news

Posted by Staff on May 19, 2023 - 7:12am

Highlights from the May newsletter, available by email subscription at https://allencofair.com/

The Allen County Agricultural Society Senior Fair Board has decided to invest more than $500,000 in funds to address construction projects including the following:

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Chamber recap for May 2023

Posted by Staff on May 19, 2023 - 7:02am

By Paula Scott

The May member meeting of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) was held, as usual, at 7:00 a.m. on the second Friday of the month. Not an early bird? Here’s some of what you missed.

SPONSOR
Breakfast sponsor First National Bank of Pandora was thanked for a warm breakfast of quiche, baked goods and coffee by Twisted Whisk Cafe.

NEW MEMBERS
Executive director Jim Enneking introduced two new members:

Mike and Mary Burris of 1861 Wine Lounge, which is tantalizingly close to opening at 115 N. Main. The Burrises named a July 1 opening date as their target. They described the lounge as a modern speakeasy with dark walls and plenty of soft couches and chairs. The drinks menu will include beers, bourbon and Ohio and Michigan wines. Enneking has plans to make a chamber after hours event the community’s first opportunity to see the inside of the new business. For now, you can find 1961 Wine Lounge on Facebook.

Gideon Fisher of StandOut Creative Studio, who is celebrating the end of his first year in business full time, having previously freelanced on top of a full time job. Fisher provides visual services including ​​product photos, business and wedding videos, logos and other graphic design. Learn more about Fisher at https://standoutcreative.studio/ or email [email protected]/

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