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National Physical Therapy month, free appointments

During October--National Physical Therapy Month--Northwest Physical Therapy, Inc. will be offering free "Ask a Therapist" appointments to the public. These appointments will be available at all 4 outpatient locations, including Bluffton.
An "Ask a Therapist" appointment takes approx. 10-15 minutes and will be performed by a licensed clinician. These free appointments can help identify issues that may be causing unnecessary pain.

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Galley book group reading Locust Lane by Stephen Amidon

The Bluffton Public Library's new Galley Book Group will meet in person on Wed., Oct. 19 at 12:00 to discuss the advanced reader (galley) version of Locust Lane by Stephen Amidon, slated for publication in January 2023.

This is a new discussion group that will be held as new galleys become available.

The group will receive the book in advance, read it and meet for a discussion. A feedback survey will be filled out by the library and sent to the publisher.

October 8 bird count at The Quarry Farm

PANDORA—October 8 is October Big Day, the first day of the international effort known as Global Bird Weekend. (There is also a May Big Day.)

Want to participate? You can join birders Deb Weston and David Smith at 9:00 a.m. at The Quarry Farm Nature Preserve & Conservation Farm. Hike to record the species that you see in the nature preserve.

The complete list will be submitted to ebird.org to join the global team and help set a new record for birding. Admission is free but donations are appreciated.

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Bluffton's Locklear named to D3football.com Team of the Week

Bluffton University senior Jeremy Locklear (Lincoln Park, Mich./Harry S. Truman) has been named to the D3football.com Team of the Week for his performance against Franklin on October 1. 

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BHS volleyball sweeps Bearcats

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School volleyball team swept a three-setter over visiting Spencerville in a Northwest Conference match Tuesday evening, October 4.

The 25-20, 25-19, 25-17 win upped the overall Bluffton record to 12-7 this season, and they evened their league mark at 3-3. 

The Bearcats dropped to 3-12 an 0-6 in the NWC with the defeat.

Kendall Stackhouse hit 13 kills to pace Bluffton. Ayla Grandey knocked down 11 kills.

Versatile Gracie Yarnell doled out 18 assists and served five aces. 

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BHS girls tennis loss to LCC

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School girls tennis team lost 5-0 to visiting LCC on Tuesday, October 4, ending their regular season.

The Pirate season record dropped to 3-14.

The Thunderbirds won all five matches in straight sets.

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