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Pirate netters lead opener before rain

Posted by Staff on August 9, 2022 - 7:07am

By Cort Reynolds

Bluffton High School led Celina 2-0 in the girls tennis season opener Monday evening at the Ohio Northern University courts when rain ended play. The Pirate girls were on the verge of victory when play had to be stopped with three matches tied in the third set.

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Dante Tate sentenced in Medina Court

Posted by Staff on August 9, 2022 - 5:52am

MEDINA COUNTY, Ohio⎯Dante Tate, one of three men who have been charged in events associated with the death of Bluffton police officer Dominic Francis on March 31, 2022, has been sentenced to two years in prison.

On July 6, the 19-year-old pled guilty to two charges⎼failure to comply with an order of a police officer and receiving stolen property⎼and was sentenced on Monday, August 8, in Medina County Court.

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Joni and Jazz concert on August 11

Posted by Staff on August 9, 2022 - 5:27am

LIMA, Ohio⎯At 6 p.m. on August 11, Bluffton musicians Jeffery Yoder and Wendy Chappell-Dick will return to the stage at the Every Body Art Show pop-up gallery for a second Joni Mitchell tribute. This time they are playing with the addition of the jazz stylings of pianist Dean Altstaetter.

There is no admission fee for the event, tips only. Doors open at 4:00 p.m. and drinks will be served from 4:00-8:00 p.m. The address is 516 N. Main St., Lima.

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Pirate linksters split NWC bout

Posted by Staff on August 9, 2022 - 5:16am

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School golf squad split a three-team Northwest Conference match Monday at the Bluffton Golf Course.

Leipsic captured first with 172 strokes, followed closely by Bluffton (176); Ada was a distant third (264).

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Block party will transform Vine Street on August 20

Posted by Staff on August 9, 2022 - 5:03am

Greenhorn restaurant with co-host Eikenbary Landscape Company will host a block party beginning at 3 p.m. and continuing through the evening on Saturday, August 20. Vine Street will be closed to traffic and parking from Main St. to the alley.

The event will feature Detroit legend Stacey “Hotwaxx” Hale. Organizers describe Hale as "the godmother of house music." Local DJ Jon Humphrey will open the musical presentation.

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Obituary for Janet Blank

Posted by Staff on August 8, 2022 - 2:31pm

Janet Blank, 79, of Bluffton, OH went home to be with the Lord on Saturday evening, August 6, 2022 at home with family by her side. 

Janet was born April 6, 1943 to Jesse and Lillian (Kennel) Yoakam, who preceded her in death. On June 16, 1962 she married David M. Blank, who survives in Bluffton. 

She was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry (Rachel) Yoakam. 

Survivors include a brother, Roger (Shirley) Yoakam of Pickerington, OH; a son, Randall (Kaylene) Blank of Ottawa; a grandson Levi Blank of Pandora, and a granddaughter Michaela Blank of Columbus. 

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