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Beaver women's golf recap for Polar Bear Easter Classic

HARROD--The Bluffton University women kicked off the Polar Bear Easter Classic with a 347 on Friday, April 7, 2023.

The Beavers were led by senior Haley Gill (Indianapolis, IN/Franklin Central) who is tied for 3rd overall with an 82.

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Funeral arrangements for Thomas (Tom) Bucher

Thomas (Tom) Bucher, age 87, of New Albany, Ohio passed away on Monday April 3rd, 2023, surrounded by his family. Tom was born in Bluffton, Ohio on November 17, 1935, to the late Frieda (Bame) and Clair Bucher.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, brother Chuck Bucher, and sister Ann (Wayne) Wilch.

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Olivia Matthews to play women’s soccer at Heidelberg 

On Thursday, April 6, Bluffton High School senior Olivia Matthews signed a letter of intent to play Women’s Soccer at Heidelberg University. 

Olivia is a two-time ALL-NWC Defender, and earned All District Honors as a senior. She was a 4-year varsity letter winner for the Pirates and was captain of the 2022 Northwest Conference Championship Girls Soccer Team.

At Heidelberg, she plans to major in Environmental Science and Sustainability.

Heidelberg offers 20 varsity sports in its athletic program and competes in the Ohio Athletic Conference. Division III institutions may use a standard, NCAA provided, non-binding celebratory signing form.

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Beavers softball recap for April 6

By Ethan Stearns, sports information assistant
www.BlufftonBeavers.com

HANOVER, Ind.--The Bluffton University softball team fell short in two games at Hanover College, on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Bluffton dipped to 11-13 overall and 0-2 in the Heartland Conference, while the Panthers improved to 11-15 and 3-1 in the HCAC.

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Bluffton Elementary School honor roll for 3rd quarter of 2022-2023

Bluffton Elementary School has announced the following Honor Roll for fourth and fifth graders for the 3rd Quarter of the 2022-2023 school year.

Fourth Grade All A 

Rose Burkholder, Emily Byers, Wesley Combs, Lydia Gratz, Milena King, Asher McBrien, Mikah Miller, Simon Phillips, Samuel Rinaldi, McKenna Stoner, Ellia Zink

Fifth Grade All A

Wyatt Amstutz, Cora Beck, Barrett Benroth, Jillian Blackburn, Clara Brauen, Thayne Bricker, Landon Byers, Easton Dunifon, Breydan Glick, Alenah Gordon-Hancock, Colton Kelly, Kyson Kleman, Kinzi Koogler, Jeht Kruse, Peyton Lieurance, Ryker Matson, Jonathan McKanna, Levi Mummert, Dominic Recker, Ethan Roby, Abram Steiner

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MHCO service group BBQ fundraiser

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio Service Group will hold a BBQ fundraiser on April 29.

Proceeds will support the purchase of MMH outdoor furniture for the Memory Care Area (Sycamore Gardens). Composite furniture will include a table and 6 chairs. The cost will be approximately $3,000.  

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