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Boys' soccer: 3 goals in first 8 minutes for BHS at Paulding

Five-year league win streak now stands at 22 matches
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 30, 2019 - 9:08am

By Cort Reynolds
PAULDING - The fast-starting Bluffton boys soccer team netted three goals in the first eight minutes and cruised to a 7-0 victory at league foe Paulding Thursday evening.

The blowout win lifted the Pirate record to 4-1 overall and 2-0 in Northwest Conference action. The winless Panthers fell to 0-5 overall and 0-2 in the NWC with the defeat.

In two league matches, the Pirates have outscored their opposition 14-0. Their five-year league win streak now stands at 22 matches.

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Volleyball: Bluffton edges Ayersville for 3rd win

Kylie Stackhouse led Bluffton with season-high 28 kills
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 30, 2019 - 9:02am

Bluffton spikers edge Ayersville
By Cort Reynolds
WAPAKONETA - The visiting Bluffton volleyball team rallied from a 2-1 deficit to win a non-league five-set battle at Defiance Ayersville Thursday evening.

The 25-22, 21-25, 20-25, 25-12, 15-8 comeback victory upped the Lady Pirate record to 3-1.

Kylie Stackhouse led Bluffton with a season-high 28 kills. Versatile Taylor Schwab knocked down 15 kills, made 19 digs and served four aces.

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“Living Through Loss” Series begin

Bridge Home Health and Hospice presentations
Posted by LizGH on August 30, 2019 - 6:00am

The 31st annual “Living Through Loss” educational series will begin on Monday, Sept. 16, through Bridge Home Health and Hospice, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System. 

Presentations are held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Marathon Auditorium at Blanchard Valley Hospital, 1900 S. Main St., Findlay. The topic for September will be “The Journey through Grief: What to Expect along the Way” presented by Tonya Camden, MSW, LISW-S.

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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James O. Dye was retired from General Dynamics

Posted by LizGH on August 30, 2019 - 6:00am

James O. Dye, 89, died on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, at 11:46 a.m. at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.

He was born on April 2, 1930, in Mud Lick, Kentucky, to the late John and Rusha (Blevins) Dye. On Dec. 21, 1951, James married Peach Wireman who preceded him in death on Dec. 14, 2012.

James retired from General Dynamics in 2003, where he worked as a welder. He was a member of the Ada Full Gospel Pentecostal Church of God.  James loved listening to music. 

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Hardin County Fair runs Sept. 3 to 8

Posted by LizGH on August 30, 2019 - 6:00am

The Hardin County Fair opens Tuesday, Sept. 3, and continues through Sunday, Sept. 8. The fairgrounds is located at 14134 Letson Ave., Kenton.

Season tickets and membership tickets are on sale at the following Ada locations:

  • Liberty National Bank
  • Quest Federal Credit Union
  • 4 Seasons Drive Thru
  • 302 Carryout

Season and membership tickets are $20. Season tickets admits one adult and family's children of school age and under all week. Membership tickets give admission and voting privileges.

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Charles Baker was a Bluffton High School graduate

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 29, 2019 - 10:05pm

Former Bluffton resident and Bluffton High School graduate, Charles Allen Baker, 72, of Millville, Ohio, died at his home on Aug. 24, 2019. He was born Dec. 1, 1946.

He married Carla Lind on Aug. 23 1969, and she survives.

Also surviving are children, Jennifer (Baker) Willoughby and Nicholas Baker, son-in-law, Ken Willoughby, granddaughter, Adison Willoughby, and siblings, Anita (Baker) Ryan, Elaine Baker, Keith Baker, Margaret (Baker) Mann and Mary Jane (Baker) Gavin.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Arden and Jane (Miller) Baker.

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