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Bluffton MS Cross Country first at Allen County Invite

Posted by Staff on October 3, 2024 - 6:00am

By Marathana Prothro

The Bluffton Middle School boys cross country team won first place at the Allen County Invitational on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Faurot Park in Lima. The Pirates were led by eighth grader Carter Steinmetz who won the two-mile race with a time of 11:48.6.

Eighth grader Tessa Tarplee won the girls two-mile race with a time 13:47.9.

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Goodbye Gators, hello Pirates bowling!

Posted by Staff on October 2, 2024 - 10:21am

Bluffton Schools have picked up bowling as a high school sport for 2024-2025. As the team announced on Facebook, they "are no longer the Gators but now part of the Pirate Crew."

A family meeting will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 6 at Bluffton High School for all who are interested in learning more about the upcoming season and bowling as a high school sport.

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October 2024 news from the Bluffton Public Library

Posted by Staff on October 2, 2024 - 6:53am

Check out the following events and programs at the Bluffton Public Library for the upcoming month. You can also subscribe to the BPL update by email HERE.

Mitten Tree with Bluffton Community Assistance Program
Help decorate our tree with NEW mittens, gloves, hats, scarves, socks, earmuffs/bands and umbrellas for all ages. Donations will be collected October through Mid-November and given to Bluffton Community Assistance Program. What a great way of being neighborly and helping others! 

Holiday Gift Silent Auction
The Bluffton Public Library is seeking donations for the upcoming Holiday Gift Silent Auction in November. Join us in raising funds to support library programming and services! Show your support with your generous tax-deductible donations in the form of gift baskets, gift cards, gift certificates, and more, accepted through October 12! For more information, please stop by the library. 

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Pirate volleyball win vs. Lancers

Posted by Staff on October 2, 2024 - 6:41am

By Cort Reynolds

VAN WERT __ The visiting Bluffton High School volleyball team outlasted Northwest Conference rival Lincolnview in five sets to capture a key battle and sole possession of second place in the league Tuesday night, October 1.

The Pirates won for the 15th time in 17 matches by rallying to capture the final two sets. 

The Pirates improved to 16-3 overall and 4-1 in the NWC after the 25-22, 23-25, 18-25, 28-26, 15-10 marathon victory. 

Lincolnview dropped to 12-5 overall and 3-2 in NWC play with the close defeat.

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Tree Commission to meet on October 9

Posted by Paula Scott on October 2, 2024 - 6:36am

The Village of Bluffton has scheduled a Tree Commission public meeting on Wednesday, October 9 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at Bluffton Town Hall, 154 N. Main St.

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Letter: Love while you can

Posted by Staff on October 1, 2024 - 7:11am

UPDATED: Photos of Crisp on the ride through Bluffton are added.

Bluffton High School graduate Sam Crisp shared the following on his August 31, 2024 accomplishment.

Bike across America, complete ✓

- 68 days

- 14 states

- 4,200 miles

- 175,000 feet of elevation gain/loss

- 6 National Parks

- 5 Great Lakes

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