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Bluffton runners 2nd at district race; Erik Nygaard 4th

Pirate boys' team advances to Tiffin regional on Saturday
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 25, 2020 - 3:34pm

By Cort Reynolds
Photos below by Jamie Nygaard
COLUMBUS GROVE - The Bluffton boys cross country team finished a strong second at the 10-team Div. III district 1 meet Saturday at Columbus Grove.

Host Grove won the boys team title with 31 points. Bluffton came in second to their league foe with 75 points to qualify as a team for regionals next weekend. 

Bluffton sophomore Erik Nygaard finished an impressive fourth in a time of 16:46.1 to pace the Pirate boys in the 63-runner field.

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Forgotten Bluffton: Yes, there really was a Tom Fett

Just as the road in Richland Township says
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 25, 2020 - 3:26pm

You've driven on Tom Fett Road west of Bluffton going north and south in Richland Township. The road was named after Mr. Fett, who had a farm on that road near today's interstate.

The late Herb Probst researched Tom Fett and we provide Herb's information about him here:

Thomas Fett was born on July 31, 1832, in Canada. His father was of German origin and his mother came from Ireland. 

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Can you hear the roar?

Presidential politics in Bluffton have never been quiet
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 23, 2020 - 2:11pm

Can you hear the roar? 

It’s the 2020 presidential election boiling to a conclusion in Bluffton. And, the outcome of the election will affect your attitude until the cycle begins again four years from now.

With voting underway and the final presidential debate concluded, here is a look at how Bluffton and Richland Township voters cast presidential ballots since 1908.

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Regional news
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As cuddly as a cactus

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 23, 2020 - 1:32pm

Over the years Bluffton earned a reputation for its cast of interesting Main Street characters. And, just when you thought the cast retired, this guy shows up. You can see Mr. Grinch on the Presbyterian Church corner of Main Street most afternoons in Bluffton. As this photo session took place several drivers honked their horns. So, despite his reputation, he’s a popular guy, even with the termites in his smile. We won’t reveal his stage name, except to add that our Grinch says he has a 10-year history of playing the guy whose heart is an empty hole.

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"Lovin' on Lane" fundraiser

In support of Bluffton fifth grader diagnosed with leukemia
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 23, 2020 - 12:54pm

A “Lovin’ on Lane” fundraiser is underway this fall in support of a Bluffton fifth grader diagnosed with leukemia.

Lane Rossman, son of Tony and Jayme Schumacher and Lynn Rossman, was diagnosed in September. A group of friends are leading this fundraiser. They are also planning a benefit in December and more details will follow.

Lane’s other siblings are Whitney Boone, Haley Tuttle, Dilyn Rossman, Lydia Schumacher and Jackson Schumacher. Lane’s teachers at Bluffton are Jared Byers and Jeff Richards.

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Heartland Kids Corner

Where coaches children interview athletes
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 23, 2020 - 11:49am

The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) continues to showcase members of the Heartland family with the video series Heartland Kids Corner, featuring student athletes interviewed by the children of their coaches.

CLICK HERE to view this week's interview.

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