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Here's the revised Pirate football schedule

Delphos Jefferson comes to Harmon Field on Friday
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 23, 2020 - 2:14pm

Bluffton revises football schedule
By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The Bluffton athletic department released a revised schedule for the 2020 varsity football program this week.

A minimum of five more games are scheduled, including the post-season.

The Pirates (1-2) will host winless Northwest Conference rival Delphos Jefferson (0-4) Friday, September 25 for Homecoming. 

On Friday, October 2, they will play at NWC foe Paulding (1-3).

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Senior center can't wait for October

Community meals, Bingo, Friday movies, flu shots and bowling scheduled
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 23, 2020 - 1:55pm

Bluffton Senior Citizens can’t wait for October as several programs return to the calendar for its members.

Tonya Meyer, director, said, “We finally have the okay to start programming, but the list of rules and regulations is long. We are going to start with just a few programs in October and will expand every month as long as we all stay healthy.”

Check the October newsletter attached below for specific instructions for each of these programs. 

Reservations are required for several events by calling 419-358-8971.

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Bluffton Democrats meet the candidates

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 23, 2020 - 1:54pm

Shannon Freshour, right, stopped in Bluffton yesterday in a Democrat meet-the-candidates event. She is the Democrat candidate for the 4th district U.S. Congressional seat in the general election. Next to her is Norman Capps, Democrat candidate for Allen County Commissioner. Wendy Chappell-Dick, host of the event, is on the left.

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If weight loss is your goal...

Bluffton TOPS is your answer
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 23, 2020 - 1:26pm

If weight loss is your goal, there’s a support group in Bluffton ready to help you.

Bluffton TOPS, which means Take Off Pounds Sensibly, is that group.

Last week members celebrated several weight-loss milestones in a celebration delayed from this past spring due to the covid-19 pandemic.

Three members of the group achieved state-wide recognition for their weight loss, according to Tana O’Donnell, TOPS coordinator.

Their stories are amazing.

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Crestview stops Pirates 7-game win streak

Kylie Monday led the team with 18 digs
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 23, 2020 - 9:28am

By Cort Reynolds
CONVOY - The visiting Bluffton volleyball team lost in straight sets at Crestview in a Northwest Conference clash Tuesday night. 

Bluffton fell to 9-3 overall and 2-1 in the NWC with the 25-23, 25-12, 25-22 loss that snapped a seven-match win streak.

Crestview improved to 7-4 and 3-0 in the NWC with the win to take over first place in the league standings.

Kylie Stackhouse led the Pirate girls with 18 kills and 13 digs. Taylor Schwab contributed 10 kills. 

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First and second doubles team wins 2 nights in a row

Bluffton stops St. Marys
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 23, 2020 - 9:23am

By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The Bluffton girls tennis team defeated visiting St. Marys 3-2 Monday evening.

The victory upped the Lady Pirate record to 4-9 this season.

Freshman Caitlyn Couch won her match at second singles by a 6-4, 6-3 score.

Bluffton seniors Julia Smallcombe and Olivia Barnes teamed up to win at first doubles 7-6 (7-4), 6-4.

Pirate juniors Ellie Nickel and Libby Frazier also combined to win convincingly at second doubles 6-1, 6-3. 

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