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A tale of two Caesars

Posted by Paula Scott on April 27, 2023 - 1:51pm

Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar: Do you know the difference? Seventh graders Wyatt Moser, left, and Jacob Dawson, right, were prepared to tell you all about them. The April 26 Night At the Museum event at Bluffton Middle School featured many historical figures, as shown in these Jamie Nygaard photos.

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Gary Allen Brown taught and coached at Bluffton High School

Posted by Staff on April 27, 2023 - 1:30pm

Gary Allen Brown, age 84, of Ada, was welcomed into the arms of his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on April 25, 2023, at Lima Memorial Health System, surrounded by his family. 

He was born on December 15, 1938, at home in Ada, Ohio to the late Russel Allen “Bud” and Ruth Marie (Klingler) Brown.  On May 27, 1961, Gary married Marsha Staley, his wife of 62 years and she survives in Ada.

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Pirate softball loss to Lincolnview

Posted by Staff on April 26, 2023 - 7:50am

By Cort Reynolds

MIDDLE POINT—Lincolnview defeated the visiting Bluffton High School softball team 11-1 in Northwest Conference action on Monday evening, April 24.

Bluffton fell to 6-9 overall and 2-3 in NWC play with the loss. The Lancer girls improved to 9-4 overall and 4-1 in the NWC to stay third behind unbeaten Crestview (6-0 NWC) and Ada (5-0) in the conference standings.

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Pirate baseball stings Hornets, 10-0

Posted by Paula Scott on April 26, 2023 - 7:45am

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School baseball team shut out visiting non-league rival Cory-Rawson 10-0 Tuesday evening, April 25.

The Pirates improved to 7-7 overall with the six-inning victory. The Hornets fell to 1-8 with the defeat.

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Joan Basinger was a secretary

Posted by Staff on April 26, 2023 - 7:45am

Joan Basinger, 92, went home to be with her heavenly father on April 24, 2023, at her home.

Joan was born March 10, 1931 in Hancock County, to Wallace and Enid (Matteson) Keller who preceded her in death. On June 18, 1950 she married Alfred Basinger who preceded her in death on February 13, 2023. 

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Pirate tennis falls to Elida

Posted by Staff on April 26, 2023 - 7:37am

By Cort Reynolds

ELIDA–The visiting Bluffton boys tennis team lost at Elida 5-0 Tuesday evening, April 25.

Bluffton fell to 6-9 after the loss. The Bulldogs won all 10 sets.

Pirate junior Wade Ginther lost at first singles 6-0, 6-0 to Jaden Newman. 

Freshman Grady Coonfare fell 6-0, 6-0 at second singles to Ben Osman.

Freshman Isaiah Kohli lost 6-0, 6-2 at third singles to Dylan Byers.

Sophomore Branson Hilty and senior Braeden Ackerman fell 6-3, 7-6 (7-3)  at first doubles to Bulldogs James Mitchell and Evan Jackson.

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