We're stumped. We know this is the Bluffton High School girls soccer team on Teacher Appreciation Night. And that sure looks like math teacher Rachel Diller hoisting an apparently feather-weight player. Help us tell the story! Send your caption to [email protected].

Screening of documentary film
Inheritance at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1 at the Freed Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.  

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

In 2024, David Yost, Ohio’s Attorney General, released statistics about fentanyl (a synthetic opioid) and overdose deaths in Ohio. In the United States as of 2023, there were over 70,000 fentanyl-related overdose deaths with 3,579 of those in Ohio.

By Betsi Werling

The September meeting of the Bluffton Exempted Village Schools Board of Education included an introduction of foreign exchange students, approval of supplemental contracts and the 8th grade trip to Washington D.C., as well as staff reports.

 McDonald's owner operators throughout Ohio will be raising funds for local high school athletic programs on September 26. During the High School Sports Digital Fundraiser Day, 261 schools across Ohio including Bluffton High School, will earn 10 percent of all sales purchased through the McDonald’s app.

Joint Personnel and Safety Services Committee
Friday, September 20 at noon

Village of Bluffton has announced the above meeting will take place at Bluffton Town Hall.

Committee member are listed at https://www.bluffton-ohio.com/council/

Village of Bluffton
154 North Main Street
Bluffton, OH 45817
Phone: (419) 358-2066

 

 

 

The following results are from September 11-17 of the Bluffton University Fall 2024 athletics season:

Men's golf results at round one of HCAC Preview

Men's golf results at round two of HCAC Preview

Women's golf results at Heidelberg Fall Invitational

Corrected version, September 18.

James "Jim" "Duke" DeWayne Motter, 79, passed away September 16, 2024 at his residence.  Jim was born June 20, 1945 in Bluffton to the late Myron and Edith (Zimmerly) Motter.  On October 11, 1968 he married Pat Crawford Motter who survives.  

By Cort Reynolds

DELPHOS __ The visiting Bluffton High School volleyball team defeated Northwest Conference rival Delphos Jefferson handily in straight sets Tuesday night, September 17.

The dominating 25-19, 25-12, 25-2 Pirate sweep improved their record to 12-2 overall and 2-0 in the NWC. Bluffton has won 11 of their last 12 matches.

Delphos Jefferson fell to 3-9 overall and 0-3 in NWC play after the defeat.

“We started off a little slow then found our rhythm,” said Pirate head coach Kevin King. 

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON __ The Bluffton High School girls soccer team shut out visiting local Northwest Conference rival Allen East 3-0 Tuesday night, September 17,  in a rematch of their district semifinal battle last October.

The Pirate record improved to 6-2-1 overall and 4-0 in NWC play after the home win. Bluffton also blanked AE 2-0 in the tournament last fall.

The Mustang girls fell to 4-5 overall and 1-3 in the NWC with the defeat.

Tickets available until October 4

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio will host its 3rd Annual Gala on October 10, 2024.  This year’s theme will be Boots &  Bandanas and guests will be invited to wear their favorite western attire. 

Platinum Sponsor Plante Moran is leading the way with its support for the Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio Benevolent Care Fund, which provides support to care for older adults who have outlived their resources. 

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