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Spring is good to the football Beavers

Bluffton enjoys 49-14 romp at Manchester
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 7, 2021 - 1:22pm

By Takayla Gadberry and Jack Reed, sports information assistants
The Bluffton University football team opened up its Heartland Conference spring slate at Manchester on Saturday.

And, 35 points in the first half was the key to the Beavers' emphatic 49-14 victory over the Spartans. Bluffton improved to 2-0 (1-0 HCAC) on the season, while Manchester fell to 0-3.

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Bluffton University
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Vitamin K Injection in Newborns: A Lifesaving Recommendation

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on March 6, 2021 - 6:00am

After the birth of a precious newborn, there are a few choices that parents make that can be a matter of life and death. One of the most important recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC is the one-time injection of Vitamin K. This vitamin shot prevents bleeding in the brain, which can cause permanent disability and death.  

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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U6 soccer and flag football sign up deadline Sunday

Both BFR youth programs begin later this month
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 5, 2021 - 2:53pm

Bluffton Family Recreation announces its spring sports sign up for flag football and U6 soccer, according to Amy Byers, BFR sports director.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR EITHER PROGRAM

U6 soccer takes place from Tuesday, March 23, through Thursday, April 22. Flag football takes place from Saturday, March 27, to Saturday, April 24.

Registration deadline for both programs is Sunday, March 7. For more information contact BFR at 215 Snider Road, Bluffton or call 419-358-4150.

 

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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Girl Scout cookies on sale in Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 5, 2021 - 2:20pm

Bluffton Girl Scouts are now selling Girl Scout cookies.

This week you can find them on sale from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Friday, March 5, in front of Reichenbach and Steiner CPA, 140 N. Main St.

On Saturday, March 6, from there will be a booth outside Lulu’s Diner, 114 E. College Ave., from 10 a.m. to noon.

Local troop leaders are Gail Clingerman, high school troop; Kelly Honse, 4th and 7th grade troop; Teresa Brown, 8th grade troop; Whitney Utendorf,1st,  2nd and 4th grade troops.

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Regional news
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Boy Scouts in food drive this month

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 5, 2021 - 1:31pm

Bluffton Boy Scout troop 256 will “scout for food” this month, according to Brad Taylor.

On Saturday, March 6, Bluffton scouts will place door hangers on houses announcing the food drive.

Then on Saturday, March 13, Bluffton scouts will canvas the community to pick up donations placed on front porches.

Canned food and non-perishable items may be donated. As in previous years, the scouts are collecting food that will be donated to the Bluffton Community Assistance Program’s food pantry, located in the St. John’s United Church of Christ.

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Regional news
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BHS grad heads to NCAA championships

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 5, 2021 - 12:59pm

DeAndre Nassar, Bluffton High School grad and outstanding student-athlete, qualified for the Division I NCAA wrestling champions March 18. The Cleveland State wrestler was listed in the first NCAA coaches ranking. He checked in a number 33 in the rankings at 184 pounds. Click here for more information on DeAndre.

 

 

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