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6th Annual Safe Surrender Day

Posted by Staff on April 20, 2023 - 6:21am

The Findlay Municipal Court will once again be conducting its 6th Annual Safe Surrender Day on April 27, 2023 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. in conjunction with Second Chance Month.

April is Second Chance Month, which aims to inform and highlight the many opportunities for state and local governments and community-based service providers to build meaningful second chances for our community members.

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Police/Fire/EMS
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Pirates baseball at Crestview recap

Posted by Staff on April 19, 2023 - 5:04pm

CONVOY--Crestview beat visiting Bluffton High School baseball team 12-0 in a Northwest Conference game Tuesday night, April 18.

The Pirates dropped to 5-6 overall and 2-1 in the NWC with the defeat. The Knights improved to 7-2 overall and 3-1 in the NWC after the win.

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Sports
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Pirates softball edged in slugfest at Crestview

Posted by Staff on April 19, 2023 - 5:03pm

By Cort Reynolds

CONVOY – The Bluffton High School softball team lost a seesaw Northwest Conference battle at co-league leader Crestview 10-7 Tuesday evening, April 18.

The Pirate girls fell to 5-8 overall and 1-2 in the NWC with the tough defeat. 

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Sports
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Bound for the Governor's Youth Art Exhibit

Posted by Staff on April 19, 2023 - 7:15am

Bluffton High School students Hope Miller, Allison Diller, Sam Derstine and Olivia Hobensack made it through the first round of judging for the 2023 Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibit, and two of Hope's pieces were selected among the 326 pieces for the exhibition. They will be on display from April 23-May 18 at the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus.

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BPL celebrates National Library week

Posted by Staff on April 19, 2023 - 7:14am

Join the Bluffton Public Library for a celebration of National Library Week, April 23-29, 2023.  The theme for National Library Week 2023 is "There's More to the Story," illustrating the fact that in addition to the books in library collections, available in a variety of formats, libraries offer so much more.  

Monday, April 24: Hummin’ & Strummin’ at 5:30 p.m. If you haven’t already, now would be a great time to come and enjoy an evening of music.

Tuesday, April 25: Fred Steiner will be presenting 1890’s Bluffton was a Boomtown at 6:00 p.m. in the Richland Room and a Euchre and Chess Demo will be held on the Main Floor at 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 26: Library Scavenger Hunt available all day.  

Thursday, April 27: Tech Night at 6:00 p.m.  Learn about Libby, SEO Libraries App, Northstar, and ask General questions about your smartphones, tablets, and Kindle devices.

Friday, April 28: Crafts will be available in the Library. 

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Bluffton Public Library
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Name selected: Bluffton Ohio Historical Society

Posted by Paula Scott on April 19, 2023 - 5:11am

By Paula Scott

In an online vote that drew 26 opinions, a new group planning to create a Bluffton museum selected the name Bluffton Ohio Historical Society (BOHS). The results were presented and established by vote of those present at an April 12 meeting.

The fledgling group has regular meetings at 7:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month on the third floor of Bluffton Town Hall.

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Historical Bluffton
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