By Fred Steiner
www.BlufftonForever.com

The following story from the March 7, 1895, Bluffton News, reports on a most unusual response in Beaver Dam (Beaverdam), which resulted from this vote. It is posted word by word.

The spray paint markings on Main St., including the business and residential sections, are instructions for crews that will be replacing aging concrete curbs, driveway entrances and sections of sidewalk.

Delmer C. Nuzum Sr., 87, passed away April 9, 2023 at Lost Creek Care Center, Lima.  Delmer was born April 15, 1935 in Leroy, West Virginia to the late Olin and Anna (Wilkinson) Nuzum.  On June 23, 1956 he married Nina Fruth Nuzum who preceded him in death on February 25, 2014. 

Delmer graduated from Gilmore School in Sandyville, West Virginia. He retired as a cutter grinder from the Lima Ford Engine Plant. Delmer enjoyed searching for arrowheads, fishing and hunting.  He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene.

By Cort Reynolds

FINDLAY–The visiting Bluffton High School softball team split a non-league doubleheader vs. Liberty-Benton Saturday afternoon, April 8.

The Pirates improved to 4-4 after the twinbill, while L-B ran its record to 3-5.

Bluffton won the opener, 11-5. The Eagles rebounded to take the nightcap, 13-2.

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3. This March, the Bluffton Library decorated the building with ____ done by local students
7. St. Patrick's Day was on the ____ of March.
10. March 18 was opening day of the Bluffton ____ Freeze
11. The Bluffton High School Drama Club will perform the musical "____ Jr."
12. This year, Bluffton High School became exchange partners with Ogawa High School in _____

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The Village of Bluffton council will hold a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 10. The agenda and supporting materials provided by the Village preview  some of the topics and legislation to be included in the meeting.

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Logan Mattewson will make an Eagle Scout presentation. He is working with GROB Systems employees on the fabrication, welding and design of a U.S. flag retirement box to be located at Town Hall. Photos of the box are on the GROB Facebook page.

By Cort Reynolds

LIMA– The visiting Bluffton High School softball team scored six runs in their final at bat to rally past non-league rival Lima Central Catholic for a 7-6 win Thursday evening, April 6.

The Pirates improved to 3-3 after their improbable comeback to stop a three-game losing skid.

By Ethan Stearns, sports information assistant
www.BlufftonBeavers.com

The Bluffton University baseball team played an instant classic at Memorial Field on Good Friday, April 7, rallying four times for a 7-6 victory over HCAC-power Earlham College in a 12-inning thriller. The Beavers improved to 12-8 with an impressive 6-1 mark in the Heartland Conference. Earlham dipped to 14-8 overall and 4-3 in the HCAC.

HARROD--The Bluffton University men continued their hot play with a 304 on Saturday, April 7, 2023. Bluffton trails just Denison and host Ohio Northern with 18 holes to go.

Dominic Castelvetere (Ontario) led the way for Bluffton and he stands 5th overall after opening with a 73 on Good Friday.

HARROD--The Bluffton University women kicked off the Polar Bear Easter Classic with a 347 on Friday, April 7, 2023.

The Beavers were led by senior Haley Gill (Indianapolis, IN/Franklin Central) who is tied for 3rd overall with an 82.

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