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Fifteen musical groups, 12 locations celebrated Bluffton's first PorchFest

See more of Bluffton's PorchFest 2024 at https://www.facebook.com/groups/803190574977428

By Benji Bergstrand

On August 31 the sounds of rock, funk, jazz, rap and more rang out through the neighborhoods of Bluffton as the 1st annual PorchFest kicked off. The event was Bluffton’s version of a worldwide celebration of music--Play Music on the Porch Day--that is held on the last Saturday in August in over 70 countries and more than 1,000 cities across the globe.

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Pirates split VB tri; win streak snapped by state-ranked Rams

By Cort Reynolds

OTTAWA HILLS __ The Bluffton Pirate volleyball team split a very tough non-league triangular match Saturday, September 14, at Ottawa Hills.

In their first match, the Pirates lost in three sets to undefeated and state-ranked Defiance Tinora. Bluffton won the second game in overtime before dropping the decisive third set.

The 25-18, 25-27, 25-15 defeat snapped the Bluffton win streak at nine matches in a row. 

In their second match of the day, the Pirates rebounded to sweep host OH 25-22, 25-22 and improve their record to 11-2.

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Pirates football tames Wildcats with huge 2nd period

CORRECTION: The Pirates were 2023 NWC runners up; previously the article incorrectly identified them as co-champions.

By Cort Reynolds

DELPHOS__ The visiting Bluffton High School football team walloped Delphos Jefferson 52-7 in their Northwest Conference opener on a hot and rare Saturday afternoon regular season contest, September 14, on Champions Field.

A monster 35-point second quarter propelled the Pirates to the romp victory. Bluffton led 14-0 after the opening stanza, then tallied five touchdowns in the decisive second period.

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GRAPHIC September is Library Card Sign-up Month

Bluffton Public Library (145 S. Main) is inviting everyone to discover the incredible resources and opportunities available at your local library by signing up for a library card. Don’t miss out! Visit BPL this September to sign up for a library card and discover all that your library has to offer.

Deadline extended for F-H Neighborhood Revitalization grants

Deadline is now September 23

FINDLAY, OH — The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation has extended the Building  Community Through Neighborhood Revitalization special grant opportunity deadline. This grant  opportunity focuses on neighborhood revitalization and beautification projects. Applications are now due September 23, 2024 (previously September 16). 

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Pirate cross country runs at 22-team O-G Invite

By Cort Reynolds

OTTAWA __ The Bluffton High School cross country teams competed at the 22-team Ottawa Blue and Gold Invitational Saturday morning, September 14.

Van Wert won the boys team title with 49 points. Bryan finished second with 74 points, followed by Defiance Tinora (103). Bath came in fourth with 123. Napoleon nosed out host Ottawa-Glandorf to win the girls team meet, 79-87. Kenton finished third with 120 points. 

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