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Bluffton boys whip Lancers; Schriner scores 4

Pirates took 25 shots, 17 of which were on goal
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 11, 2019 - 9:06am

By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The host Bluffton boys soccer team shut out Lincolnview 9-0 in a Northwest Conference mismatch Tuesday evening.

With their fifth straight victory, the Pirates improved to 7-1 overall and 3-0 in the NWC. The Lancers fell to 1-6 and 0-3 in the NWC with the defeat.

Bluffton's Jonathan Schriner four goals in the first half, with three coming in the initial 10 minutes. He started the scoring in the seventh minute, then scored in the eighth minute, 10th minute and 36th minutes.

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Pirate netters edge Elida

With their fourth straight win, the Lady Pirates improved to 7-4
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 11, 2019 - 8:59am

By Cort Reynolds
ELIDA - The visiting Bluffton girls tennis team defeated Elida 3-2 Tuesday evening at the Schwinnen Courts.

With their fourth straight win, the Lady Pirates improved to 7-4.

Senior Erin Hotmire won 6-1, 6-1 at first singles to improve to 11-2 this season.

Junior Julia Smallcomb won at third singles by a 6-1, 6-4 count.

Sophomores Libby Frazier and Ellie Nickels also won in straight sets at second doubles by a 6-2, 6-1 score.

Bluffton plays Tuesday, September 17 at home vs. Kenton.

 

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Bluffton sweeps DJ in NWC spike opener

Taylor Schwab knocked down seven kills and served one ace
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 11, 2019 - 8:56am

By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The Bluffton volleyball team swept visiting Delphos Jefferson in the Northwest Conference opener Tuesday night.

The Lady Pirates triumphed 25-21, 25-19, 25-13 to improve to 5-3 overall and 1-0 in league play. DJ fell to 2-7 and 0-1 in the NWC with the loss.

Kylie Stackhouse led the victors with 12 kills, four blocks and one ace. Taylor Schwab knocked down seven kills and served one ace. Libby Schaadt added five kills.

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Dr. Clara Rimmer Joins Blanchard Valley Medical Practices

Posted by LizGH on September 11, 2019 - 6:00am

Dr. Clara Rimmer has joined Blanchard Valley Medical Practices. Dr. Rimmer will be a provider at Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine of Northwest Ohio, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System. She provides a variety of pulmonary care services, specializing in individualized asthma therapy and tobacco cessation.

Dr. Rimmer received her medical degree from Albany Medical College  and her medical degree from Albany Medical College. She completed her internal medicine residency and pulmonary & critical care fellowship at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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15 minutes with Bluffton newcomer, Lauren Logan

"I'm the person who actually reads the signs at museums, and, I would grab old textbooks and read them for fun"
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 10, 2019 - 2:23pm

Recently the Icon talked with Dan Newkirk, a newcomer to Bluffton. Read his interview here. As promised, here's a chat with his wife, Lauren Logan.

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Very big bird

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 10, 2019 - 2:13pm

There are big birds, and then there are huge birds. This bird falls into the huge category. The swan likes to float on a pond at 1400 Orange Township Road 29. Based upon the building in the background, you can see by size of this bird that we are not exaggerating.

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