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Gators high school bowling club organizes for 2023-2024

Posted by Paula Scott on September 14, 2023 - 7:08am

The Bluffton Gators Bowling Club, an independent bowling program for 9th-12th graders in the greater Bluffton area, is organizing for the 2023-2024 season.

The parent meeting for the 2023-24 season will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 1. The meeting will be held in the conference room at the Comfort Inn in Bluffton.

On September 20 and 25 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. students interested in joining the team can meet at Southgate Lanes for an hour of free bowling.

If you have any questions, contact Ben Nye at 419-234-8122.

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Book sale days

Posted by Paula Scott on September 14, 2023 - 6:42am

A three-day book sale begins on Thursday, September 14. Hosted by the Friends of the Bluffton Public Library, proceeds support library programs. The sale is located on the lower level of the library, 145 S. Main St.

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Bluffton ACRTA bus route ridership grows, designated stops established

Posted by Paula Scott on September 13, 2023 - 10:24am

By Paula Scott

Allen County RTA buses are a regular weekday sight on Bluffton streets. Since 2021, the regional transit authority has provided transportation Monday-Friday from multiple points in the village and Beaverdam to Lima. At an August council meeting, ACRTA director Brian Wildermuth announced that fixed stops with signs are being introduced to the service. He asked the Bluffton council for permission to attach signs to existing sign posts.

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Friends of the Library book sale, Sept. 14-16

Posted by Staff on September 13, 2023 - 7:44am

The Friends of the Bluffton Library are hosting their used book sale this week:

  •  September 14 from 9:30 a.m to 7:15 p.m.
  • September 15 from 9:30 am to 4:45 p.m.
  • September 16 from 9:30 am to 1 p.m.

You'll find the sale on the lower level of the library. All proceeds go to library programs.

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Pirate boys soccer felled by Botkins in tourney final

Posted by Staff on September 13, 2023 - 7:08am

By Cort Reynolds

The visiting Bluffton High School boys soccer team lost 3-0 at Botkins Tuesday evening, September 12, in the championship game of the delayed Elida Classic Kick-off tournament.

Bluffton dropped to 2-5-1 with the defeat.

The Trojans improved to 4-1-1 overall with the win. It marks the first time in three tries that Botkins has won the Elida tourney crown.

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Pirate girls soccer dominates Wildcats

Posted by Staff on September 13, 2023 - 7:05am

By Cort Reynolds

The visiting Bluffton High School girls soccer team defeated Northwest Conference rival Delphos Jefferson handily 6-2 Tuesday evening, September 12.

The Pirate girls improved to 5-3-1 and 3-0 in the NWC with the win, to stay tied atop the league standings with Allen East (7-1, 3-0).  

Delphos Jefferson drops to 2-6 overall and 1-3 in the NWC after the loss.

Jefferson drew first blood on a goal by Kyah Kimmett in the 17th minute.

Bluffton was scoreless until the 28th minute when Audrey Snyder tied it 1-1 on an assist by Nora Matthews.

Four minutes later, Pirate Lily Dagani found the back of the net off a Mya McDougle assist to put Bluffton ahead for good.

The score remained 2-1 at halftime before the Pirates blew it open after intermission.

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