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Camerata Singers, University Chorale perform October 29

Posted by Staff on October 17, 2023 - 9:03am

Bluffton University’s Fall Choral Concert will be held on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 2:30 p.m. in Yoder Recital Hall

Under the direction of Dr. Bo Young Kang, director of choral activities, University Chorale will perform selections including “Gaelic Song of the Boatman” by Sine NicFhionnlaigh, “Weep No More” by David Childs, and “Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen” from German Requiem by Brahms.

Camerata Singers will perform selections including “Best Day of My Life” by Zachary Barnett, “Stand Up” from the movie “Harriet” by Joshuah Campbell, and “Sing” by Mark Brymer.

This event is free and open to the public; a free-will offering will be taken for music scholarships.

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Bluffton University
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Pirate volleyball eliminated by O-G 

Posted by Staff on October 17, 2023 - 8:11am

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School volleyball team was upset in four sets by visiting Ottawa-Glandorf in Div. III sectional semifinal action Monday night, October 16.

The number five seed Pirates won the first set 25-22, but then dropped the next three to the Titan girls 25-20, 25-14, 25-22. Watch the match on Volleyball BHS-Youtube HERE.

FINAL SCORE
BLUFFTON               OTTAWA-GLANDORF
     1      3
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Champion Pirates land two on All-NWC girls soccer 1st team

Posted by Staff on October 17, 2023 - 7:33am

Mehaffie repeats as coach of the year; three players on 2nd team

By Cort Reynolds

The Northwest Conference champion Bluffton High School girls soccer team placed eight players on the all-league teams, led by two first teamers and three second-team picks, in voting conducted Sunday by the league coaches.

The Pirate girls repeated as NWC champs at 5-0-1, finishing just ahead of rivals Allen East (5-1) and Columbus Grove (4-1-1).

Bluffton seniors Jasmine Hasting and Ella Armstrong were named first team All-NWC by the coaches.

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Board of Education meets October 23

Posted by Staff on October 16, 2023 - 9:24am

CORRECTING THE CORRECTION: The meeting took place at 5:30 p.m.

CALENDAR CORRECTION: The correct date for this month's Board of Education meeting is Monday, October 23.

The board meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Bluffton Elementary School media center, 102 S. Jackson St.

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Public Meetings
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William "Bill" K. Place was a teacher

Posted by Staff on October 16, 2023 - 9:11am

William "Bill" K. Place, 67, peacefully passed away October 14, 2023, at St. Rita's Medical Center surrounded by the love of his family. 

William was born January 26, 1956 in Lima to William and Helen (Clark) Place who preceded him in death. He later married Sally (Pulfer) Place who survives. 

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Obituaries
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What you missed at the October 2023 Bluffton chamber meeting

Posted by Staff on October 16, 2023 - 8:47am

By Paula Scott

Guests at the October 13 breakfast meeting of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce found their parking spaces off Main Street (paving in progress) and then found breakfast made for them, courtesy of Greenhorn and event sponsor GROB Systems.

BACC Director Jim Enneking introduced three new chamber members:

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