Posted by Fred Steiner on January 15, 2020 - 1:36pm
Guy Rhodes, 77, of Bluffton died Jan. 14, 2020, at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. Arrangements are incomplete at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.
The Bluffton University Track and Field team kicked off the 2020 indoor season at the Findlay Open on a rainy Saturday, Jan. 11.
Showing off on the distance side was freshman Max Chandler (Liberty Township/Lakota East) who had a terrific race for his first-ever 3k! Chandler came in 7th with a time of 9:40. "He was very aggressive and confident," stated Coach Wells. Another great performance came from senior Bailie Barrington (Waynesfield/Waynesfield-Goshen) in the mile race. She placed 5th in a field of 12 with a time of 5:44. Barrington also qualified for the conference meet.
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 14, 2020 - 3:10pm
By Cort Reynolds
FT. JENNINGS - Visiting Bluffton suffocated Ft. Jennings and posted a 47-25 non-conference boys basketball win Saturday evening.
Bluffton led 11-7 after the first quarter, but extended the margin to 25-9 at halftime by limiting the Musketeers to just two points in the second period.
The Pirates outscored the hosts 18-4 in the third quarter to build a commanding 43-13 cushion.
Bluffton improved to 10-1 overall with the lopsided win, their third victory in a row. Meanwhile, FJ fell to 1-11 with the defeat.
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 14, 2020 - 2:24pm
Bluffton police released its December docket, which follows.
December 2
Officers arrested a Hillsboro resident for driving without a valid license following a traffic stop in the area of Bentley Road and Quarry Drive for a stop sign violation. The case is pending in Lima Municipal Court.
December 6
Officers arrested a Bluffton resident for OVI following a traffic stop in the area of Bentley Road and Gratz Road for an equipment violation. The case is pending in Lima Municipal Court.
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 14, 2020 - 2:07pm
The first baby of 2020 has arrived at Bluffton Hospital. Born Jan. 10 at 9:16 a.m. Parents Ian and Michelle Stuhler as well as big brother, Deacon, of Findlay, welcomed baby Hazel Nicole. She weighs 7 pounds, 10 ounces and is 19 ¾ inches long.