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Robert Taylor worked at Vetter Lumber

Posted by Staff on October 16, 2024 - 2:37pm

Robert "Bob" D. Taylor Sr., 63, passed away October 15, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System.  Bob was born April 25, 1961 in Medina, Ohio to William and Joyce (Bassitt) Taylor who preceded him in death and was raised by his mother and William "Bill" McClain. He had been previously married to Pam Taylor.  

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Pirates girls soccer ousts Mustangs in 1st round

Posted by Staff on October 16, 2024 - 9:07am

Team faces Falcon foes in semis

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON - The Bluffton High School girls soccer team defeated local rival Allen East 3-1 in first round Div. V sectional tournament play Tuesday night, October 15, at Steinmetz Field.  

The Pirate record improved to 11-5-1 after the victory. It was the second year in a row the Pirates eliminated AE from the tournament at Steinmetz.

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3 Pirate girls on NWC soccer 1st team; 10 Bluffton girls receive honors

Posted by Staff on October 16, 2024 - 9:03am

By Cort Reynolds

Three Bluffton girls were named to the All-Northwest Conference soccer first team in voting recently conducted by the league coaches.

Pirate junior scoring leader Aubrey Burkholder was named first team all-league. Senior teammate Jordan Schweingruber and junior Blair Utendorf were also tabbed as first teamers.

Burkholder has tallied 17 goals and dished out 11 assists to amass 45 points so far this season.

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Richard "Rick" A. Thomas was a journeyman electrician

Posted by Staff on October 16, 2024 - 9:01am

Richard "Rick" A. Thomas, 57, passed away October 15, 2024, at his home. 

Rick was born December 17, 1966 in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania to Leroy and Betty (Bowman) Thomas.  On November 2, 1988 he married Kathy (Bert) Thomas who survives.

Rick was a graduate of Waynesboro High School. He was a journeyman electrician by trade, but he loved fishing and going on nature walks any opportunity that he had. Rick always doted over his grandchildren. 

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Pirate Brauen is top NWC boys soccer player

Posted by Paula Scott on October 16, 2024 - 7:39am

PHOTOS ) Jackson Brauen and Dan Lee 

Dan Lee named Coach of the Year; 6 Pirates 1st team all-league, 4 on 2nd team

By Cort Reynolds

Bluffton High School senior midfielder Jackson Brauen was named Northwest Conference boys soccer Player of the Year in voting recently conducted by the league coaches.

Bluffton dominated the all-league teams. Six players from the NWC champion Pirates were named first team all-league, while four more made the second squad.

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Apollo Customer Service Programs announce opening schedule

Posted by Staff on October 16, 2024 - 6:00am

Apollo Career Center customer service programs, which include Spa and Esthetics, Cosmetology and Culinary Arts are preparing to open the doors of their student-run businesses this month.

The Salon and Spa at Apollo will begin customer service on Thursday, October 17, from 11:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Normal days of operation are Wednesday-Friday. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome based on availability.

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