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Bluffton boys soccer edged by Ottoville

Posted by Staff on September 6, 2024 - 6:38am

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON __ The Bluffton High School boys soccer team rallied late but came up just short vs visiting power Ottoville, losing 3-2 in a non-league match on Thursday, September 5, at Steinmetz Field.

The Pirate record dropped to 1-5 with the tough defeat. The Big Green improved to 5-1 after the win.

Ottoville led 2-0, but the Pirates scored twice in the final 10 minutes to make it close. However, a 77th-minute goal by the Big Green proved to be the difference.

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Pirate girls soccer ties Bath

Posted by Staff on September 6, 2024 - 6:34am

By Cort Reynolds

LIMA __ The visiting Bluffton High School girls soccer team came within a moment of a shutout win before tying non-conference foe Bath 1-1 on Thursday, September 5.

After a scoreless first half, Pirate Mya McDougle scored the game’s first goal in the 55th minute on a feed from Keyrsten Kleman to put Bluffton on top 1-0.

But Bath’s Mara Davis tied it in the 79th minute with a last-gasp goal to force the tie.
With this result, the Pirate record is 4-1-1 overall, while WBL foe Bath is 2-3-2 overall. 

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Constitution Day Forum at Bluffton University

Posted by Staff on September 6, 2024 - 6:20am

11:00 a.m., September 17 in Yoder Recital Hall

Dr. Robert Postic, professor of political science at University of Findlay, will present the Forum “The Enduring Legacy of the U.S. Constitution,” on September 17.

During this Forum, Postic will describe the persistent resilience of the U.S. Constitution despite past and present challenges to the democratic polity it preserves. 

Free and open to the public, this presentation also serves as Bluffton’s Constitution Day Forum. 

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Bluffton University
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PHOTO Light 'em up to alert drivers

Posted by Paula Scott on September 6, 2024 - 6:00am

Can't seem to get the attention of drivers when you want to cross Main at Vine St.? The Village of Bluffton has come to your rescue: Two RRFBs (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons) have been installed at this location. Pedestrians can now push a button to signal drivers that it's time to share the road.

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Marjorie Pauline Basinger Hilty was a dental hygienist

Posted by Staff on September 5, 2024 - 1:53pm

Marjorie Pauline Basinger Hilty, 95, passed peacefully on June 15, 2024 at Willow Ridge Betty House in Bluffton, Ohio.

She was devoted to her family and friends. Marjorie was a thoughtful and generous person. Those who knew her would describe Marj as feisty, kind, smart, and hardworking. She was dedicated to a Life of Peace and Active Good Will.

Marj was born February 18, 1929 and raised in Pandora, Ohio, the daughter of Clement and Lucille (Metz) Basinger, who preceded her in death. Her Brother, Dr. Clair Basinger, and Sister, Phyllis Frank, also preceded her in death.

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Obituaries
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Seagulls watercolor workshop, Sept 12

Posted by Staff on September 5, 2024 - 10:57am

2:00-3:45 p.m. on Thursday, September 12 at Bluffton Public Library
Registration required

Watercolor Workshop: Seagulls (R)($) will be held on Thur., Sept. 12 at 2:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. at Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St.

Local artist Jeanne Beutler will teach this workshop on the lower level of the library. Walk away with your own watercolor piece of art, including a mat.

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Bluffton Public Library
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