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Bluffton women's soccer kicks off year one with Coach Hammon

Posted by Staff on August 13, 2022 - 6:00am

The Bluffton University women's soccer team is excited to kick off the Zach Hammon era when the Beavers hit the pitch this fall. Kevin Gregory led the women for four years before heading home to Texas when he was named the head coach at Austin College. Bluffton returns all of its goal scoring and it will look to take advantage of improved depth and experience in 2022.

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Policy established for Salzman Stadium lights and sound system

Posted by Staff on August 13, 2022 - 6:00am

Stadium lights have been installed at Bluffton University’s Salzman Stadium, and the university has set new outdoor lighting and noise guidelines for the facility as its usage increases.

“The University wants to maintain a safe environment for our students and a positive relationship with all neighbors adjacent to the Salzman Stadium athletics complex,” said Robin Bowlus, vice president for advancement and enrollment management. “The stadium lights will not be turned on before 5:30 a.m. and are to be turned off no later than 10 p.m. unless the contest for which they are in use has yet to conclude. The sound system will not turn on until 8 a.m. and is to be turned off no later than 9 p.m. unless the contest for which it is in use has yet to be decided.”

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Elementary class lists go up August 12

Posted by Staff on August 12, 2022 - 2:04pm

Bluffton Elementary School principal Ben Thiel plans to post class lists for the 2022-2023 school year on the afternoon of Friday, August 12.

The lists will be posted on the front doors of the elementary school at 102 S Jackson St.

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Aug. 12 Perseid meteor shower viewing opportunity

Posted by Staff on August 12, 2022 - 9:16am

UPDATED: The date and time were initially missing in this article.

A Perseid meteor shower viewing opportunity will be hosted at 9:00 p.m. on August 12 at Kendrick Woods park, 971 N. Defiance Trail, Spencerville, with members of the Lima Astronomical Society providing assistance and information.

The Perseid Meteor Shower viewing is weather dependent.

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Bluffton netters sweep Wildcats

Posted by Staff on August 12, 2022 - 7:38am

By Cort Reynolds

Bluffton High School blanked Kenton 5-0 in girls tennis play Thursday afternoon, August 11, at the Ohio Northern University courts in Ada.

The lopsided win upped the Pirate record to 1-1-1 this season.

The Pirate girls won all 10 sets and dropped just seven of 67 games in the match.

Juniors Brooke Camper and Caitlyn Couch each rolled to victory by the score of 6-2, 6-0 at first and second singles, respectively.

Freshman Hannah Nieman cruised to a 6-0, 6-2 win at third singles.

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Pool days winding up

Posted by Paula Scott on August 12, 2022 - 7:33am

Let this Jamie Nygaard photo at National Night Out serve as a reminder of the pool weather of summer '22. This week temperatures and attendance haven't been so hot. The last day of the season for the Bluffton Community Pool is August 20. 

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