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Lima Patrol Post open house for 90th Anniversary

In celebration of the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s 90th anniversary, the Lima Post is  hosting an open house for members of the community. The open house allows our Patrol personnel, including troopers, and professional staff, to interact with the public we serve. 

September 28, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Lima Patrol Post, 2005 E. Fourth Street, Lima

Members of the community can tour the facility, ask questions and learn about  employment opportunities with the Patrol. A recruiter will be on-site to assist with any  recruitment questions and help with the application process. 

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September Discovery Days winning tickets

Here are the winning numbers for the September Discovery Days prize drawing, A program of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce. 

Three prizes carried over from last month. Prizes will be available for pickup at the Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main.

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State of the University presentation includes gift announcement

During the annual State of the University Forum, President Jane Wood announced a major gift from the estate of an alumnus, explained how the state of each student directly impacts the state of the university and shared successes from the past year.

To a round of applause, President Wood revealed a $1.8 million unrestricted gift from the estate of John and Erma Stutzman. A 1950 graduate, John Stutzman was a urologist and lifelong Bluffton supporter.

Connecting the announcement to the main theme, Wood shared the verse Luke 12:48 “To whom much is given, much is expected,” while reminding students how, just as it did for the Stutzman’s, their college education can inspire a lifetime of learning, serving and giving back. 

BFR now offers 24-hour access

Bluffton Family Recreation has announced that they are “going 24 hours” starting October 2.

To gain 24-hour access, one must be a member of the BFR in good standing who is 18 years of age or older. Paperwork is available at the front desk of the BFR and a key fob must be purchased for $20. This is a one-time fee unless the key fob is lost or stolen.

Pirate volleyball loses to Knights in 1st place NWC showdown

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School volleyball team had its 11-match win streak snapped by visiting Crestview in a Northwest Conference battle of league unbeatens Tuesday evening.

The Pirates lost 25-14, 25-23, 25-15 to drop to 13-3 overall and 3-1 in the NWC.

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Bluffton girls soccer blanks Ada, clinches tie for NWC crown

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School girls soccer team scored early and made the lead stand up with a 2-0 shutout of visiting Northwest Conference rival Ada Tuesday evening at Steinmetz Field to stay atop the league standings.

The first-place Pirate girls improved to 8-4-1 overall and 5-0 in NWC play with the win. 

Defending champion Bluffton clinched at least a tie for first place in the league with just one conference match remaining.

Second-place Allen East is 4-1 in league play, followed by Columbus Grove at 3-1. The Pirates already beat AE 3-2 on September 19. 

Bluffton hosts rival Grove in their NWC finale October 3, and can capture the outright title again with a win or tie.

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