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October 24 blood drive held by Bluffton student nurses

Posted by Staff on October 9, 2024 - 8:16am

10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, Sommer Center of Bluffton University campus

The Bluffton Student Nurses Organization (BSNO) at Bluffton University is partnering with the Red Cross to host a blood drive on October 24.

"Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today! The need for blood is constant and only donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community.

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Informational sessions on Safety Services ballot issue

Posted by Paula Scott on October 9, 2024 - 7:49am

Have questions about Bluffton's Safety Services ballot issue? The November 5 General Election will ask Bluffton voters if they support a 0.4% income tax increase for funding Bluffton EMS, Fire and Police departments. Informational sessions will be held at Town Hall at 6:00 p.m. on October 14 and 28.

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Pirate volleyball sweeps Columbus Grove

Posted by Staff on October 9, 2024 - 7:39am

By Cort Reynolds

COLUMBUS GROVE - The visiting Bluffton High School volleyball team swept Northwest Conference rival Columbus Grove on October 8 to finish in sole possession of second place in the final league standings.

The Pirates improved to 18-3 overall and finished 6-1 in the NWC after the convincing 25-21, 25-17, 25-19 victory. The Bluffton spikers won for the 17th time in 19 matches. 

Grove dropped to 8-12 overall and finished 4-3 in NWC play with the defeat to finish fourth in the eight-team league.

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Pirate girls soccer defeats Liberty Center

Posted by Staff on October 9, 2024 - 7:33am

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON - The Bluffton High School girls soccer team dominated visiting non-conference foe Liberty Center 7-1 Tuesday, October 8, at Steinmetz Field.  

The Pirate record improved to 10-4-1 after the convincing win. 

LC dropped to 7-7-1 after the lopsided loss.

Bluffton led 4-0 at halftime, and stretched the lead to 7-0 in the second half before giving up a goal with 13 minutes remaining to play.

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JAMPD nature photography contest announced

Posted by Staff on October 9, 2024 - 6:00am

Submission deadline is October 27

The Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District is holding it’s 47th annual Nature Photography Contest. Winners will be displayed at ArtSpace Lima and then at the McElroy Environmental Education Center.

Photographs will be submitted online. Deadline for submitted photos is no later than 11:59 p.m., Sunday Oct. 27, 2024. For official rules and details, click HERE.

For any additional questions, call 419-221-1232.

You can follow JAMPD on Facebook and Flickr to view the results.

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Northwest Ohio classrooms invited to assist with wetlands restoration

Posted by Staff on October 9, 2024 - 6:00am

PHOTO) Blanding’s turtles are found in Ohio’s northern counties along Lake Erie, where they inhabit marshy shorelines, inland streams, and wet meadows.

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