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8 freshman join softball team; experienced core returns to baseball team
Posted by Icon K on March 10, 2020 - 3:22pm

The Bluffton University baseball team struggled with consistency in 2019, winning three straight games just one time, but with an experienced core of returners back the Beavers have a return to the Heartland Conference tournament in their sights. Despite injuries to key personnel that besieged the Beavers all season, Bluffton was just two victories away from its fifth 20-win season in school history.

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OHSAA tournaments to continue with limited spectators

Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered most spectators to be kept away from indoor sporting events
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 10, 2020 - 3:19pm

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Tuesday afternoon that all indoor sporting events in Ohio, including high school, collegiate and professional sports, shall continue without most spectators in attendance as Ohio seeks to contain the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19.

“This will be a very difficult time for our schools and fans, but we cannot ignore the directive of the Governor,” OHSAA Executive Director Jerry Snodgrass said.

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Three confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ohio

Health Department offers updates on its website
Posted by Icon K on March 10, 2020 - 3:14pm

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Dr. Amy Action, Director of the Ohio Department of Health announced that there are three confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ohio, all in Cuyahoga County. 

Governor DeWine also declared a State of Emergency, which he described as a necessary legal step that enables government to do what is necessary to respond quickly, and also makes it easier to procure needed supplies. 

According to Allen County Health Commissioner Kathy Luhn, “This is what we have expected.  We continue to work with our local and state partners to protect our community.”

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Regional news
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Public meetings for the village this month

Posted by LizGH on March 10, 2020 - 2:22pm

Several committee meetings are on the Bluffton council schedule this month. Those follow:

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Public Meetings
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Kaden Basil and Thayne Kleman advance to state wrestling meet

All 5 Pirates won at least one match and advanced to the second day of the tournament
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 10, 2020 - 1:52pm

By Cort Reynolds
NAPOLEON - Five members of the Bluffton wrestling team competed at the Div. III district meet in Napoleon Friday and Saturday. All five Pirate matmen won at least one match and advanced to the second day of the tournament.

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Geometric art

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 10, 2020 - 1:50pm

Geometric shapes and art do mix. Just toss in a printed pattern behind the shapes and hang it on the wall. This is one of dozens of student art works on display in March at the Bluffton Public library. This piece is by Samantha Ruller, a Bluffton third grader. 

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